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.
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.

Attention: A reservation for this campground DOES NOT grant after-hours access to any secured day use areas or campgrounds EXCEPT where the reservation has been made. Nor does it grant access to Mutual Mine Campground for DAY USE as this area is no longer open to day use, except for those who have reservations specifically for camping at Mutual Mine Campground.

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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Tillis Hill Campground Withlacoochee State Forest, FL

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Photo: Tillis Hill Campground Withlacoochee State Forest

FACILITY OFFERING:

Camping

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. NO 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.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Bathhouse
Bird Watching
Camping, Equestrian
Camping, Improved Site
Dump Station, Camper
Fire Rings
Grills
Horse Stalls
Horseback Riding

Kiosk
Parking
Photography
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Tables
Restrooms
Trails, Equestrian
Trash House

Less Than 1000 Feet

Hunting

Less Than 1 Mile

Hiking Trail

Alerts and Important Information

No Pets Allowed. Do Not Feed Wildlife.
Do Not follow GPS or MapQuest! ONLY follow the DIRECTIONS provided in this CONFIRMATION to access Tillis Hill Campground directly from C-480/Stagecoach and Forest Road/Trail 13 on the southern end of the Citrus Tract.
When trailering or traveling by two wheel drive, only access Tillis Hill Campground and/or Day Use Area from C-480/Stage Coach and Forest Road or Trail 13 on the southern end of the Citrus Tract.
User discretion is advised during ALL hunting seasons, however hiking and horseback riding are not prohibited. It is recommended that visitors wear bright colored clothing and/or a 500 square inch Orange Blaze while recreating in the forest during any hunting season. Hunting is prohibited within all campgrounds or improved day use areas.

Stalls #001 and #020 are designed for stallions and/or other high spirited or skittish horses. The stall sides are solid and horses in the adjoining stalls are not visible to horses placed in these stalls. These stalls are not restricted stallions and may be reserved for stallions and non-stallions.

Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin to verify if there will be any prescribed burns during your trip.

Per Florida Administrative Code, 5I-4006(4)(k), Chainsaw use is camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit.

Firewood is not provided for the fire rings/grills. You may bring in firewood or use any wood you find lying on the forest floor.

The Citrus Tract is a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) where seasonal hunting is allowed. Please refer to the hunting schedule at the top of the page and/or to MYFWC.com or onsite kiosk for specific hunting seasons and dates prior to making your reservation.

Day Passes - Important Information

PLEASE FOLLOW LISTED DIRECTIONS! OTHER FOREST ROAD ACCESS ROUTES ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE TO LARGER/TWO WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Tillis Hill Campground Withlacoochee State Forest

FL

Phone Number:

Information: (352) 797-4140