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Bicycling
Recreation Description
Approximately 65 miles of multiuse trails.
Bicyclists are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.
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Birding
Recreation Description
Site located on western section of Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Contact FWC for more information.
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Boating
Recreation Description
Small boat ramp available on River Road.
Withlacoochee River offers remote wilderness experience.
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Canoeing-Paddling
Recreation Description
Small boat ramp available on River Road.
Withlacoochee River offers remote wilderness experience.
Recreation Term
Camping
Recreation Description
Equestrian and Primitive Sites:
Separate sites available for equestrians and primitive camping.
Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
A free reservation is required and must be displayed or available at campground.
Backcountry Camping Sites:
High Bluff , Foster Bridge, Concession Stand and Gator Hole.
Recreation Term
Equestrian
Recreation Description
Approximately 63 miles of multiuse trails.
Riders are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
Each rider must carry proof of horse's current negative Coggins test.
Horse-drawn buggy riding requires a free day-use reservation for buggy access behind locked gate.
Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.
Recreation Term
Fishing
Recreation Description
Along Withlacoochee River; access from River Road and State Road 471.
Contact FWC for license requirements.
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Hiking
Recreation Description
Approximately 65 miles of multiuse trails.
Approximately 31 miles of Florida National Scenic Trail run through Green Swamp East and West tracts.
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Hunting
Recreation Description
Contact FWC for information regarding license requirements and permits.
FWC rules and regulations must be observed throughout the year.
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Picnic Facilities
Recreation Description
Picnic tables available inside main gate.
A free reservation is required to reserve the pavilion.
Reservation required, but FREE. Must be displayed.
Nice spot with picnic table, fire pit, and bench. Just a few minutes walk to the river!
A great campsite to get away from everything. Very private, river is a quarter mile away. Lots of trails all around. 3 1/2 mile hike from parking area.
Great site with nice views of the wetlands to the north and river access just 0.3 miles to the west along a marked blue trail. Filtered water from the river was cold and delicious...love my Sawyer Squeeze! Fire ring and picnic table, make free online reservations prior.
This campsite took forever to hike out to... though we didn't get on the trail until after dark. But it was a beautiful hike (with the exception of the muddy/marshy areas) and the campsite itself was pristine! All of the surrounding terrains seemed to converge right at this spot. The Withlacoochee River is a short little hike (approx. 7 min walk) down the trail from this campsite, so water isn't a problem. It is tannic water, due to the cypress trees, and it has a little weird aftertaste to it... so you might want to bring a little water flavoring (like Mio or Propel) with your water filter. Overall, it's a great place to camp and free to reserve the site on the Southwest Florida Water Management District website!
