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Whether you want a day's ride or a full equestrian camping trip, enjoy riding through some of the most beautiful public lands in Central Florida. Reservations are required to camp or use the dining hall/pavilion/ BBQ facility. Groups must obtain a State Forest Use Permit. The Tillis Hill Day Use Area has a day use fee. Call (352) 344-4238.
Features
- Pavilion
- Commercial BBQ grill/smoker
- Dining hall/meeting room
No pets allowed
Equestrian trails:
- One Day Trail is 12 miles.
- Two Day Trail is 24 miles.
Facilities
- 37 campsites with paved slabs, electricity, water, picnic table and fire ring
(2) bathhouses
- 28 horse stalls. Two stalls are designed for stallions. A communal corral is also available.
Dump station
Reservations required. Call (352) 344-4238.
NOTE : ALL horses must have proof of current negative Coggins test results when on state lands. ALL children under the age of 16 are required to wear a protective helmet while riding on state lands.
Directions: From Pleasant Grove Road (C-581), turn (west) on Stage Coach Trail (C-480) and continue approximately 4 miles to Forest Road (Trail 13) and turn right (north). Continue approximately 1.5 miles to the fork in the road and take the right fork up the hill to Tillis Hill Recreation Area and Campground.
Peaceful when it’s not packed full of partying drunks which is usually hunting season. This place saved our lives when we were needing time away from living with relatives during Covid! So affordable and clean showers!
We rented our camper out at this site and the campsite and campgrounds are very nice and clean. Perfect for people bringing their horses and lots of families. Great spot for off Roading with four wheelers side-by-side’s,and dirt bikes! the campground is gated so you have an added level of security. rent our vintage camper and will deliver and set up at this campground for you. #RentMaryjane #VintageAirstream #VintageCamper.
Very cool place to kick your feet up and relax. Clean facilities, well maintained amenities and wide open spaces with plenty of shade.
Great place for camping. Clean and well maintained, quiet and great trails.
We had a huge campsite with no one close. State forest so we got a discount for our 3 nights
Plenty of hiking trails and beautiful campground
Have to have a reservation because it is gated and you need a code to open the gate. Showered were very clean and plenty of hot water.
