Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Bathhouse
- Campground Host
- Camping, Primitive
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Kiosk
- Restrooms
- Walking
Less Than 1000 Feet
- Hunting
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.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
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.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
Florida State Forests
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.
Hog Island Campground Withlacoochee State Forest, FL
353 Ratings
9274 CR 635, BUSHNELL, FL 33513 Hog Island Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), and is approximately 15 miles from Brooksville. On the bank of the Withlacoochee River, this campground is a peaceful, paddlers paradise. Other ...
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Description
9274 CR 635, BUSHNELL, FL 33513 Hog Island Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), and is approximately 15 miles from Brooksville. On the bank of the Withlacoochee River, this campground is a peaceful, paddlers paradise. Other recreational activities include: fishing, wildlife viewing, and hiking. CAMPSITE #21 IS CANOE/PADDLE IN ONLY, NO VEHICLE ACCESS.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:
Non-electric campsites with water at each site and a bathhouse. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with grate and/or a grill.
Maximum of 1 RV and 1 tent or 2 tents per site. Day Use Area has picnic tables and grills.
Access to fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the Withlacoochee River from campground.
Nearby Attractions:
Attractions
Major theme parks located (within 1- 1.5 hour drive time)
Professional & college sports team stadiums (within 1 to 1.5 hour drive)
Art Galleries
Bushnell Motorsports Park
Dade City Wild Things Zoo
Florida Bass Conservation Center (Webster-south of SR 50)
Lowery Park Zoo (Tampa)
Museum of Drag Racing (Ocala)
Nature Coast Botanical Gardens (Spring Hill)
Pioneer Florida Museum (Dade City)
Tree Top Adventures/Zip Line (several within 1- 2 hour drive time)
Webster Farmer Market
Wineries (Clermont, Land o Lakes, Spring Hill, Tarpon Springs, Mt Dora, Eustis, OxfordOrlando)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
Alerts and Important Information
No Pets Allowed.
No hunting allowed in campgrounds. Please refer to kiosk or myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates if planning on using any trails.
It is recommended that visitors wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange while hiking in the area during hunting seasons.
Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin each day of your outing to verify if prescribed burning will be taking place that day.
Per Florida Administrative Code, 5I-4006(4)(k) Chainsaw use in camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit.
Firewood is generally available on-site within the campground.
No hunting allowed in campgrounds. Please refer to kiosk or myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates if planning on using any trails.
It is recommended that visitors wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange while hiking in the area during hunting seasons.
Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin each day of your outing to verify if prescribed burning will be taking place that day.
Per Florida Administrative Code, 5I-4006(4)(k) Chainsaw use in camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit.
Firewood is generally available on-site within the campground.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Hog Island Campground Withlacoochee State ForestFL
Phone Number:
Information:
(352) 797-4140Visit
