Footnotes: (applicable only where specifically marked above)
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
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:
Drought conditions continue to worsen, and numerous Florida counties have implemented burn bans. State Forest campgrounds within counties under a burn ban are subject to the same restrictions, which may affect your camping experience. Please check the Burn Ban Public Dashboard and plan accordingly before making a reservation.
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.
Important Notice:
Drought conditions continue to worsen, and numerous Florida counties have implemented burn bans. State Forest campgrounds within counties under a burn ban are subject to the same restrictions, which may affect your camping experience. Please check the Burn Ban Public Dashboard and plan accordingly before making a reservation.
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
Attention: For more information, please contact the state forest office at (352) 797-4140.
Important Notice: Drought conditions continue to worsen, and numerous Florida counties have implemented burn bans. State Forest campgrounds within counties under a burn ban are subject to the same restrictions, which may affect your camping experience. Please check the Burn Ban Public Dashboard and plan accordingly before making a reservation.
Richloam Tract primitive Camp Zone North, FL
The Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone North is located within the Richloam Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), about 20 miles east of Brooksville, FL. This campground is a hike in and hike out site only. There is no water and there are no amenities, although ...
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Description
The Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone North is located within the Richloam Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), about 20 miles east of Brooksville, FL. This campground is a hike in and hike out site only. There is no water and there are no amenities, although some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table. The camp zone is delineated by yellow colored bands on the trees and is approximately four miles from the parking area. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
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. 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:
No amenities - some areas may have fire rings, picnic tables, and grills
No portable water in Primitive Camp Zone. Potable water available at the Richloam Fire Tower.
Nearby Attractions:
- Attractions/Theme Parks
Central Florida major theme parks (within 1-1 1/2 hour drive time)
Professional and college sports stadiums (within 1 hour drive time)
Art Galleries
Boyett's Grove (Brooksville)
Bushnell Motorsports Park
Dade City Wild Things Zoo
Fantasy of Flight Museum (Polk City)
Florida Bass Conservation Center (Webster-south of SR 50)
Florida Citrus Tower & Presidents Hall of Fame (Clermont)
Lowry Park Zoo (Tampa)
Museum of Drag Racing (Ocala)
Pioneer Florida Museum (Dade City)
Safari Wilderness (Lakeland)
Tree Top Adventures/Zip Line (several within 1- 2 hour drive time)
Webster Farmer's Market
Wineries (Clermont, Land o Lakes, Spring Hill, Tarpon Springs, Mt Dora, Eustis, Oxford, Orlando)
- County/National/State Parks
Dade Battlefield State Park
Florida National Cemetery
Van Fleet State Trail
Booking Window
Wed Jun 03 2026 - Mon May 03 2027
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Fri May 01 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Fri Apr 30 2027
Non Peak
Sat May 01 2027
Thu Sep 30 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Camping, Primitive
- GeoCaching
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Hunting
- Nature Study
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnicing
- Sightseeing
- Stargazing
- Trails, Bicycle
- Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
- Walking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
Less Than 1000 Feet
- Horseback Riding
- Trails, Equestrian
Within 10 Miles
- Boating, Canoeing
- Boating, Kayaking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fishing, River/Stream
- Kiosk
- River/Stream
- Swimming - River
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Air Hang Gliding
- Airport
- Art & Museum
- Canoe Rental
- Cash Machine/Atm
- Dining
- Emergency Services
- Fishing, Saltwater
- Fruit / Produce Picking
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Golfing
- Grocery Store
- Hospital
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Medical Clinic
- Motel
- Museum
- Ocean/Beach Access
- Propane
- Rentals, Boats, Canoe
- Rentals, Boats, Kayaks
- Restaurant
- Restrooms
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- Seasonal Festivals
- Swimming - Ocean
- Theme Park
- Town
- Water Drinking
- Winery Tours
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.
- 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
No Data
*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
28.54583, -82.13861
28°32'45"N, 82°8'19"W
From Interstate 75 north to Exit 301, bear right onto the exit ramp, turn right (east) on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S and continue to go east on SR-50. You will cross US-301 continuing east on SR-50, you will then turn right (south) onto Clay Sink Road and go approximately 1 mile to the trailhead parking area at the Richloam Fire Tower on the westside of Clay Sink Road. You will be east of CR-575 and west of SR-471.
28.54583, -82.13861
28°32'45"N, 82°8'19"W
From Interstate 75 north to Exit 301, bear right onto the exit ramp, turn right (east) on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S and continue to go east on SR-50. You will cross US-301 continuing east on SR-50, you will then turn right (south) onto Clay Sink Road and go approximately 1 mile to the trailhead parking area at the Richloam Fire Tower on the westside of Clay Sink Road. You will be east of CR-575 and west of SR-471.
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