Description

Mutual Mine Group Campground is located within the Mutual Mine Recreation Area, in the Withlacoochee State Forest (Citrus County), less than one half hour drive south of Inverness, FL. The campground is best suited for organized Youth Groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Church Groups, etc.. The campground is located next to a man-made lake and has the following facilities: central potable water and bathroom.

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. The nearby 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:

This area is best suited for organized Youth Groups (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Church Groups, etc.) only.
Facility will accommodate youth groups up to 50 people without requiring portalets.
Facility has restrooms (no bath house) and water (no electric)

Nearby Attractions:

Attractions/Theme Parks
Central Florida major theme parks located within 1-2 hour drive
Rock Crusher Canyon (outdoor concerts and events)
Tree Top Adventures/Zip Lines (within 1-2 hour drive)
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
Old Inverness Courthouse Museum in downtown Inverness.
Floral City Heritage Hall Museum & Country.

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

Season Schedule

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