Description

The Annutteliga Hammock Unit Primitive Camp Zone is located within the Citrus Tract, Annutteliga Hammock Unit of Withlacoochee State Forest, (Citrus County), just less than 10 miles northwest of Brooksville, FL. This hike in and hike out site is accessible from the Annutteliga Hammock Trailhead. There is no water or restroom, but some sites may have a fire ring, picnic table and trash receptacle. The camp zone is designate by yellow color bands on trees and is one half mile from the trailhead. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.

Geography:

The Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek have all been designated as Outstanding Florida Waters, and each meanders through this forest which spans across 5 counties and exceeds 165,000 acres. Withlacoochee is a Native American word meaning "crooked river". This accurately describes the Withlacoochee River as it makes its 70-mile journey from the Green Swamp, in northern Polk County, to the Gulf of Mexico at Yankeetown. Complementing the natural water features are the open pine sand hills, dense woodlands, and canopied roads and trails. Tree species found on the forest include slash pine, longleaf pine, pond and bald cypress, maple, southern magnolia, hickory, and various species of oak. There is also an abundance of colorful wildflowers during the Autumn, including goldenrod, thistle, and blazing star. These natural features create excellent habitat for bald eagles, fox squirrels, gopher tortoise, white-tail deer, and turkeys, to name a few. For additional information about Withlacoochee State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

In 1999, the Withlacoochee State Forest was ranked #1 on the World Wildlife Fund's "10 Coolest Places You've Never Seen in North America". Facilities include many miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and paddling. Seasonal hunting is available in most of the forest, and fish are plentiful in the many lakes and flowing waterways. Full-facility, primitive, and group camping are available at numerous locations. Many day-use facilities are available on Withlacoochee State Forest for picnicking and wildlife viewing. And, the Croom Motorcycle Area provides a developed campground and 2,600 acres of off-road trails for motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) enthusiasts. For additional information about Withlacoochee State Forest, please Click Here.

Facilities:

Primitive sites that may have picnic table, fire ring and trash receptacle.
No water.
No restroom.

Nearby Attractions:

Attractions/Theme Parks Central Florida major theme parks located within 1-2 hour drive time.
Rock Crusher Canyon (outdoor concerts and events)
Tree Top Adventures/Zip Lines (within 1-2 hour drive time)
Wineries (Clermont, Land o Lakes, Spring Hill, Tarpon Springs, Mt Dora, Eustis, Oxford, Orlando)

County/State/National Parks, Preserves and Refuges Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
Chinsegut Conservation Center
Cross Florida Greenway
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Dade Battlefield State Park
Fort Cooper State Park
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Rainbow River State Park
Three Sisters Springs and Monkey Island
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park/Buccaneer Bay
Withlacoochee State Trail
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historical State Park

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Schedule

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