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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)

Booking Window
Sat May 18 2024 - Fri Apr 18 2025

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
Mon Apr 01 2024
Mon Sep 30 2024
Peak
Tue Oct 01 2024
Mon Mar 31 2025
Non Peak
Tue Apr 01 2025
Tue Sep 30 2025
Services and 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
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
    Non Peak Season
    Apr 01 2024 -
    Sep 30 2024
    Tent Only
    $9.01
    Peak Season
    Oct 01 2024 -
    Mar 31 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.01
    Non Peak Season
    Apr 01 2025 -
    Sep 30 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.01

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, 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):
    29.02931, -82.28694
    29°1'46"N, 82°17'13"W

    From Ocala (I-75)- Head west on SR 200 for 10.5 miles. Ross Prairie State Forest is located on the south side of SR 200. Parking for this campsite directly off of SR 200 at the RossPrairie State Forest Trail Head .

    From Crystal River (US 19/98)-Head east on FL 44, then left onto County Rd 486/West Norvell Bryant Highway. Next, turn left on FL 200 for 5.8 miles. Ross Prairie State Forest is located on the south side of SR 200. Parking for this campsite directly off of SR 200 at the RossPrairie State Forest Trail Head.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

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