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ATTENTION: Campground is closed due to flooding of the Withlacoochee River.
Important Notice: The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

Crooked River Campground Withlacoochee State Forest, FL

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31475 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BROOKSVILLE FL 34602 Crooked River Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75. On the shore of Silver Lake, which is part of the Withlacoochee River system, this ...
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Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Crooked River Campground Withlacoochee State Forest
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
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Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
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Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
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Description

31475 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BROOKSVILLE FL 34602 Crooked River Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75. On the shore of Silver Lake, which is part of the Withlacoochee River system, this campground is part of the Silver Lake Recreation Complex. Recreational activities nearby include: boating / paddling / watersports, wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and fishing. No Pets, No Generators, Tent Camping Only.

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:

Water only at campsites.
Campground bathhouse.
Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate and/or a grill.
Maximum of 2 tents per site. Horseshoe Pit
Access to boat ramp and hiking trails including the Withlacoochee State Trail.
Access to river within campground for fishing, canoeing and kayaking
Day Use Area has a pavilion which is available to rent.

Nearby Attractions:

Attractions/Theme Parks

  • Central Florida major theme parks (within 1-1.5 hour drive time)
  • Professional and college sports stadiums (within 1 hour drive time)
  • Art Galleries
  • Boyett's Grove (Brooksville)
  • Bushnell Motorsports Park
  • Dade City Wild Things Zoo
  • Florida Bass Conservation Center (Webster-south of SR 50)
  • Lowry Park Zoo (Tampa)
  • Museum of Drag Racing (Ocala)
  • Nature Coast Botanical Gardens (Spring Hill)
  • Pioneer Florida Museum (Dade City)
  • Rock Crusher Canyon (outdoor concerts and events)
  • Tree Top Adventures/Zip Line (several within 1- 2 hour drive time)
  • Webster Farmer's Market
  • 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
  • Dade Battlefield State Park
  • Good Neighbor Trail
  • Florida National Cemetery
  • Van Fleet State Trail
  • Weeki Wachee Springs/Buccaneer Bay
  • Withlacoochee State Trail
  • Booking Window
    Thu Oct 31 2024 - Tue Sep 30 2025

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

    Season Dates

    Season Schedule

    Park Season
    Start
    End
    Peak
    Tue Oct 01 2024
    Wed Apr 30 2025
    Non Peak
    Thu May 01 2025
    Tue Sep 30 2025
    Peak
    Wed Oct 01 2025
    Thu Apr 30 2026
    Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Bathhouse
    • Bird Watching
    • Fire Rings
    • Parking
    • Picnic Tables
    • Restrooms
    • Walking
    Less Than 1000 Feet
    • River/Stream
    Less Than 1 Mile
    • Fishing, River/Stream
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
    Cancellations:

  • Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
  • 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
  • Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
  • $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
  • After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.

    Refunds:

  • Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
  • The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
  • The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

  • Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    Peak Season
    Oct 01 2024 -
    Apr 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $8.97
    Non Peak Season
    May 01 2025 -
    Sep 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $8.97
    Peak Season
    Oct 01 2025 -
    Apr 30 2026
    Tent Only
    $8.97

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

    **Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    28.57361, -82.22222
    28°34'25"N, 82°13'20"W

    Physical Address: 31475 Silver Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602
    USNG: 17R LM 80452 61366

    Via I-75: Take Exit 301 - SR-50/US Hwy 98. Head east on SR-50/US Hwy 98 to Croom Rital Road located at the 3rd traffic light. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. After passing gatehouse, stay on road to the right to the campground. Crooked River Campground is the last campground at the end of the campground road.

    Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to exit for SR-50 Bear right (east) onto SR-50 and continue through Brooksville following the SR 50 Truck Route. Continue east on SR-50 passing under I-75 to Croom-Rital Road located at the 3rd traffic light east of I-75. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. Follow the road to the right for the campgrounds. Crooked River Campground is the last campground at the end of the campground road.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Crooked River Campground Withlacoochee State Forest

      FL 
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (352) 797-4140
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