GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
28.52722,
-82.23778
28°31'38"N,
82°14'16"W
Via I-75: Take Exit 301 - SR-50/US Hwy 98 S. Head west on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S in the far right lane.
Turn right (north) onto La Rose Road. This is also the entrance road for the Hampton Inn/Best Western Hotel. Continue on La Roase Road to the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) Gate House.
Buttgenbach Campground is located within CMA.
Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to the Interchange 46-SR-50
Bear right (east) onto SR-50 and continue through Brooksville following the SR 50 Truck Route.
Just prior to reaching I-75, turn left (north) on La Rose Road. This is also the entrance road for the
Hampton Inn/Best Western Hotel. Continue on La Rose to the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) Gate
House. Buttgenbach Campground is located within CMA.
The Florida Forest Service offers camping discounts for individuals age 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and for individuals 100% disabled at applicable camping facilities on Florida's State Forests. If you qualify for any of these discounts, please call the Reserve America Call Center at (877) 879-3859 and provide the appropriate document number (e.g., driver's license number; military ID number) to have the documentation added and your profile updated. Once this is complete, your discount will automatically apply upon checkout. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to verify documentation provided to Reserve America.
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.
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.
Technical Riding Area at Croom Motorcycle Area, FL
82 Ratings
Current Category: Camping
See also: Day Passes
The Technical Riding Area (TRA) within the Croom Motorcycle Area of the Withlacoochee State Forest is an additional experience for riders to enjoy within the facility. The TRA is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. The TRA has separate Adult and youth ...
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Description
The Technical Riding Area (TRA) within the Croom Motorcycle Area of the Withlacoochee State Forest is an additional experience for riders to enjoy within the facility. The TRA is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. The TRA has separate Adult and youth tracks that each require a TRA Day Pass. All riders are required to have a Croom Motorcycle Area Day Use Pass or Annual Pass (Day or Annual) and a TRA day pass to utilize the TRA tracks. The TRA also includes an Enduro/obstacle course available for day pass holders. Please check in at gatehouse upon arrival.
Operating hours will be from 9a.m. to noon and 1p.m.-4p.m. allowing maintenance time between sessions.
Sixty riders (60) riders per day, fifty (50) adults maximum and ten (10) youth.
All riders are required to wear proper safety gear.
Ten(10) riders maximum on the adult track at any given time. Five (5) youth maximum allowed on the track at any given time. Each youth is required to have adult supervision. No adults riding on the youth track. Six (6) riders maximum on the Enduro/obstacle Track at any given time.
Geography:
CMA is continually changing due to weather and natural terrain ranging from hardwood hammocks and tight scrubs to numerous pits left from historic mining operations. Unforeseen hazards exist. Conditions are subject to constant change. Operating OHM/ATVs in such terrain is inherently dangerous. Ride safely and follow all rules to reduce the risk to yourself and others.
Only by becoming a responsible rider can you ensure your continued use of this forest treasure.
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Booking Rules
Daily entrance for the Technical Riding Area is limited to weekend reservations only.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.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
General Season
Oct 14 2026 -
Oct 14 2027
Oct 14 2026 -
Oct 14 2027
Daily Entrance - Weekend
$9.39
*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
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