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Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest

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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.

Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites near Hernando, FL, is surrounded by flat terrain with dense vegetation. Temperatures range from 50°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Citrus Wildlife Management Area, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

Description

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Withlacoochee State Forest

The Two Mile Prairie Tract Bearhead Hammock Equestrian Primitive Campsites are located within the Two Mile Prairie Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Citrus County), about 10 miles north of Inverness, FL. This campground has vaulted toilet restrooms. There is no bathhouse, or electricity. A hand pump with non-potable water is available. There are also covered equestrian stalls at each site with access to 10.5 miles of equestrian trails. Recreational activities featured here are hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.

Leashed Pets only.
Please contact WSF Dispatch at (352) 797-4100 before you begin each day of your outing to verify if prescribed burning will be taking place that day.
Per Florida Administrative Code, 5I-4006(4)(k), Chainsaw use in camping facilities is prohibited.
Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit
No potable water.

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Location

Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest is located in Florida

Directions

Physical Address: 7112 North Lecanto Hwy/C-491, Hernando, FL 34442. Take Interstate 75 to exit 350 to SR-200 S. Travel 3.4 miles and SR-200 S. Then it changes into Changes to SR- 200 SW. Travel another 13.1 miles and turn right on N Lecanto Hwy/C-491.Travel 2.4 miles and arrive at Bear Head Hammock. If you reach N Paradise point you have gone too far.

Address

15003 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201

Coordinates

28.96667192 N
82.40138128 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

19 min from Homosassa Springs
25 min from Ocala
34 min from Wildwood
1 hr 2 min from Gainesville

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed Feb. 21, 2022

Great For The Price

Agree with pretty much everything described in the previous review.

Sites are about $9 or 11/night (don't remember), but with taxes and fees came to a little over $13. There are 3 sites here, all a nice distance away from each other. Has a park like feel, lots of grass and trees.

Each site has a horse corral, garbage bin, picnic table, and a lump on the ground for a fire. You don't need to have a horse to camp here. We put our lab in the corral.

Lots of ticks here, beware!

Some unsavory daytime activity here, but they kept to themselves in the day use are and overall there was nothing that made us feel we needed to leave. A sheriff drove through one of the days we were there.

Some hiking in the area but everything was so overgrown and ticky we just stuck to the roads to walk the dogs.

There was a toilet some distance away from the sites.

Good cell reception.

Agree with previous review to take the right side at the y when entering.

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Carol C.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 8, 2021

A Hidden Gem that Needs Some Attention

Can accommodate any size RV, even a big rig pulling a boat or toys. The campground is on a loop and we had no problem driving the one-way road with our 22-ft travel trailer which is 11'6" to the top of the AC. But it is narrow with over-hanging trees. If you have a huge big rig go in the "Exit" on the right when you get to the "Y". The campground is just inside this part of the loop, the road is wide, and there aren't any low branches. We witnessed a few locals go this way to get to the trailhead.

Camping is on huge grassy areas with a good mix of sun and shade trees. You can pull in anywhere you wish on your site. There is a bolted-down picnic table, a bare patch on the ground for fires, and a trash can at each site. A vault toilet is located a good walk away at the trailhead/picnic site. There is also a horse corral at each site (a horse is not required). One of our neighbors used their corral for their kids.

We had a bad first night with someone pulling into the trailhead at 00:45am and blasting their speakers for about 3 hours. We called FWC but don't think anyone responded. This repeated again the second night. And on that night, some tent campers arrived to find someone squatting in their site. They set up camp a short distance away and the squatter disappeared the next morning. I saw a Sheriff car drive through the third day, and he gave me his card with a phone number in case it happened again.

The trash cans were overflowing when we arrived and were finally emptied on the third day. The vault toilet could use some attention. There was a bit of trash strewn about at our site, which we picked up.

On the good side, the camping is close to lots of rivers and springs, and there are several hiking and biking trails in the area. The sites are huge and fairly level. If this area were patrolled to keep out the partiers it would be an awesome place to spend a few days exploring everything the area has to offer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest?

Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest is located at 32 feet.

Are fires allowed at Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Bearhead Hammock Primitive Campsites — Withlacoochee State Forest?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.

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