Description
9231 SOUTH TRAIL13, INVERNESS, FL. 34452 Tillis Hill Campground is located within the Tillis Hill Recreation Area, in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest (Citrus County), less than 30 minutes south of Inverness, FL. This equestrian campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and potable water, dump station, equestrian facilities with 36 covered open stalls, Dining Hall, and Pavilion with a large grill. Recreational activities featured here are: two equestrian trails.
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 Funds "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:
Campround has 37 sites with 30 & 50 amp hookup. There are two (2) bathhouses and a dump station. 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. Leashed Pets Allowed. This is an equestrian facility with 36 covered open stalls. Tie-outs are available at some sites. Horses are NOT allowed on campsites.
Parking at Day Use Area with access to hiking and equestrian trails for day users.
Parking areas can accommodate trucks with horse trailers.
Maximum 2 vehicles and/or trailers (non-camping units) per site. Additional vehicles must park ONLY in designated Overflow Parking areas within campground.
Nearby Attractions:
Attractions/Theme Parks Central Florida major theme parks located within 1-2 hour drive time
Rock Crusher Canyon (outdoor concerts and events)
Tree Top Adventures/Zip Lines (within 1-2 hour drive time)
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.