Established Camping
Buttgenbach Campground at CMA
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There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
The Buttgenbach Campground at Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) is located in the center of a 2,600 acre OHV Riding Facility designed for ATV and Dirt Bike enthusiasts. ALL CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE AN ANNUAL OHV PASS for each unit entering the facility before camping in the Buttgenbach campground. Most campsites are designed with extra room for trailers carrying ATVs and Dirt Bikes along with additional overflow parking area. CMA is located within the Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County) less than twenty minutes east of Brooksville, FL.
Gate combinations for Buttgenbach Campground at CMA will not be given out in the confirmation or by phone. Campers must arrive at the CMA Gatehouse on their first day prior to 5 p.m. Once all units are inspected and necessary permits are confirmed or purchased, only then will registered campers be given the gate combination. Campers arriving after 5 p.m. will not be granted access until 8 a.m. the next day.
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.
Buttgenbach Campground at CMA is located near rolling terrain in Florida. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 50s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Withlacoochee State Forest and enjoy activities at the Croom Motorcycle Area.
Description
FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service
Withlacoochee State Forest
6420 LA ROSE RD. BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602 The Buttgenbach Campground at Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) is located within the Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), twenty minutes northeast of Brooksville, FL. This campground is located within the CMA and has the following facilities: campsites with electric and potable water, two different bathhouses with restrooms and showers an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)/Dirt Bike wash station within the campground. ALL CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE AN ANNUAL OHV PASS for each unit entering the facility before camping in the Buttgenbach campground. Recreation activities featured here are: 2,600-acre facility has miles of marked and unmarked ATV and dirt bike riding trails, kid's beginning, and intermediate riding/training area, large training pavilion, picnic facilities and restrooms in day use areas. The technical riding area is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The area includes motocross, trials and kid's motocross areas.
No Pets allowed
All Campers must purchase an Annual Motorcycle Pass for all units entering the facility before camping in the Buttgenbach Campground.
• Off-road use within CMA is restricted to OHM/ATVswhich are 55 inches or less in width and having a dryweight of 1500 pounds or less. Hunting is prohibited in campground and improved day use areas. Hunting with firearms is prohibited within CMA. Hunting with bows, crossbows or air guns is allowed during General Gun and Small Game Seasons. Hunting with bows and crossbows is allowed during Spring Turkey Season within CMA. It is recommended that visitors wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange while riding in the area during hunting seasons.
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.
Firewood is generally available on-site within the campground for a donation to the Friends of the Florida Sate Forests. Donations are used to make improvements to campgrounds and recreation areas.
Do not feed wildlife
Location
Buttgenbach Campground at CMA is located in Florida
Directions
**Physical Address:** 6420 LaRose Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 **USNG:** 17R LM 77714 60263 **Via I-75:** Take Exit 301 - SR-50/US Hwy 98 S. Head west on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S in the far right lane. Turn right (north) onto La Rose Road. This is also the entrance road for the Hampton Inn/Best Western Hotel. Continue on La Roase Road to the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) Gate House. Buttgenbach Campground is located within CMA. **Via Suncoast Parkway:** Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to the Interchange 46-SR-50 Bear right (east) onto SR-50 and continue through Brooksville following the SR 50 Truck Route. Just prior to reaching I-75, turn left (north) on La Rose Road. This is also the entrance road for the Hampton Inn/Best Western Hotel. Continue on La Rose to the Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) Gate House. Buttgenbach Campground is located within CMA.
Address
6420 La Rose Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
Coordinates
28.56282916 N
82.2500634 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups