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Tidewater Campground Goethe State Forest, FL

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The Tidewater Campground is located adjacent to the Tidewater Trailhead, in the Goethe State Forest (Levy County), about 15 minutes northeast of Inglis, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with non-potable water, restrooms and a pavilion. No electric ons...
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Description

The Tidewater Campground is located adjacent to the Tidewater Trailhead, in the Goethe State Forest (Levy County), about 15 minutes northeast of Inglis, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with non-potable water, restrooms and a pavilion. No electric ons site. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

Goethe State Forest is over 53,000 acres of woodlands, swamps and drains that has an exceptionally large tract of contiguous hydric hammock. The forest has many old growth longleaf pine trees, and therefore has maintained a population of the endangered red cockaded woodpecker. Other rare animal species found on the forest include the Florida black bear, gopher tortoise, gopher frog, striped newts, Florida mice, Sherman's fox squirrel and bald eagle. The forest also has an exceptional concentration of orchids. For further information about Goethe State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Goethe State Forest has a campground, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, nature study, birding, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking. This forest is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Goethe State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

Pavilion located at trailhead
Restroom located at trailhead (no potable water)

Nearby Attractions:

Rainbow Springs State Park, Dunnellon
Crystal River State Park , Crystal River
Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River
Fort Island Gulf Beach, Crystal River
Cedar Key, Florida (a historic Florida coastal community)
Devils Den Springs, Williston

Fri Oct 30 2026 - Thu Sep 30 2027

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


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Mon May 31 2027
Non Peak
Tue Jun 01 2027
Thu Sep 30 2027
Peak
Fri Oct 01 2027
Wed May 31 2028
Within Park
  • Archeological Sites
  • Bicycling
  • Bird Watching
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Fire Rings
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Mountain/Trail Bicycling
  • Nature Study
  • Office/Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Walking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
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.
  • The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
  • The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Oct 01 2026 -
May 31 2027
Tent Only
$9.01
RV or Tent
$13.51
Pavilion
$18.69
Group Tent
$9.17
Non Peak Season
Jun 01 2027 -
Sep 30 2027
Tent Only
$9.01
RV or Tent
$13.51
Pavilion
$18.69
Group Tent
$9.17
Peak Season
Oct 01 2027 -
May 31 2028
Tent Only
$9.01
RV or Tent
$13.51
Pavilion
$18.69
Group Tent
$9.17

*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
29.12944, -82.56056
29°7'46"N, 82°33'38"W

From US 19 / US 98 - Head east onto the CR 336.
Continue on CR 336 for approximately 5 miles.
Turn left onto CR 337.
Turn right onto Saddle Pen Road and continue for 1/2 mile.

From Bronson (Alt SR 27) - Head south on CR 337. Turn left onto the second Saddle Pen Road entrance. Continue for 1/2mile.

From I-75 (Ocala) - Head west on FL40, then turnright on Highway 328 W. Next,turn right on US 41 N, then left onto NW 27th Street (CR 545). Turn left onto FL 121 S, then left again on CR 337. Continue on CR 337 for 6.2 miles, then turn left onto the second Saddle Pen Road entrance. Continue for 0.5 mile.
Mailing Address:
Tidewater Campground Goethe State Forest
9110 SE CR 337
Dunnellon  FL  34431
Phone Number:
Information:  (352)566-5225