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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.
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PARKING INFORMATION: You will park your vehicle in the limerock parking area by the State Forest / Wildlife Management Area sign and backpack in to the campsite. Campers for this primitive campsite should not be parking in the Greenways & Trails parking lot.
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.
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Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite, FL

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The Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite is located in the Ross Prairie State Forest (Marion County), about 15 minutes southwest of Ocala, FL. This is a hike in only campsite with no electric and no water. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, ...
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Description

The Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite is located in the Ross Prairie State Forest (Marion County), about 15 minutes southwest of Ocala, FL. This is a hike in only campsite with no electric and no water. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

Ross Prairie State Forest is over 3,000 acres of woodlands and wetlands. This wetland is a freshwater basin marsh characterized by open areas of wetland grasses surrounded by live oak hammocks. This prairie will contain water in the wet season and become completely dry in the dry season. For further information about Ross Prairie State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Ross Prairie State Forest has a campsite and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Ross Prairie State Forest; for further information pleaseClick Here.

Facilities:

There are no facilities on this forest.

Nearby Attractions:

Silver Springs State Park
Appleton Museum of Art
Ocala National Forest
Marion County Museum of History and Archaeology
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
Cross Florida Greenway (Santos-Belleview Trail)

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Archery
  • Bird Watching
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Fire Rings
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kiosk
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Walking
Alerts and Important Information
No potable water or electric at this site.
This forest allows hunting at various times throughout the year. Please check hunting dates before planning your visit. Please wear blaze orange during hunting seasons.
This primitive campsite is located just off the Holly Hammock Hiking Trail.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite
6675 NE 40th Ave Rd
Ocala  FL  34479
Phone Number:
Information:  (352) 732-1779