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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.
Restrooms and Water
ADA accessible portable toilets available at campgrounds.
Nonpotable water available at River Road entrance and equestrian and primitive campgrounds.
Access and Parking
From US 301 in Dade City, follow River Road east five miles. Parking for river access and hiking trail on left; equestrians and bicyclists park at main gate.
Additional parking off SR 471 at Cumpressco and McNeil entrances.
First visit. Pleasant 7 mile hike. A few ankle deep wet spots but nothing major. Didn't see much wildlife.
Very nice area with 2 primitive camp grounds and many hiking trails. Camp grounds and other areas do not have potable water so make sure to bring it. The Florida Trail runs through with hills and pine forests. There's a boy scout cabin as well on the river that you can get to. Lots of mosquitoes and horse flies year round, be prepared for that. Really a beautiful stretch of wilderness.
A place you can camp and trails . We camped out for three nights and it was peaceful.
For free camping this is a nice campground. Fire pits, picnic tables, pavilions for rainy days. Beautiful sunsets towards a field with cows and a hee haw donkey! There is a portalet , no showers. Pack in and pack out. This part of SWFWM, and one of the nicest ones. Friendly camp hosts, lots of trails to hike too. Right by the Withlachatoochie river. State Park is right there. Secure, must make online reservations and it is locked with a code they change regularly. There is also backpack camping as well. A good place for a relaxing getaway.
