Within Withlacoochee State Forest, Citrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone B provides established camping with full hookups in a forested setting. The Florida Forest Service manages this drive-in and hike-in accessible campground, which includes electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs along with designated fire rings.
Campers can explore hiking trails directly from the site and bring pets to this reservation-based facility. The campground serves as a base for exploring places to camp around Withlacoochee State Forest, with Higher Ground located about four miles northeast for those comparing options. Reservations are recommended for securing sites with the desired hookup configuration.
Description
The Citrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone B is located on the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 5 miles southwest of Inverness, FL. This campground is a hike in and hike out site only. There is no water and there are no amenities, although some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table. The camp zone is delineated by yellow colored bands on the trees and is approximately 5 or 10 miles from the parking area, depending on the trailhead used. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
- This is a hike in and hike out site
- No water and no restrooms
- Some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table or bench
- 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.
- This is a Wildlife Management Area. It is recommended that visitors wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange while hiking 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
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
For more information, please contact the state forest office at (352) 797-4140.
Drought conditions continue to worsen, and numerous Florida counties have implemented burn bans. State Forest campgrounds within counties under a burn ban are subject to the same restrictions, which may affect your camping experience. Please check the Burn Ban Public Dashboard and plan accordingly before making a reservation.
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Location
Public CampgroundCitrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone B — Withlacoochee State Forest is located in Florida
Directions
**For Trailhead at Holder Mine:** **Via I-75:** Take Exit 329-SR 44 (Gulf-Atlantic Highway) for Wildwood, FL. Head west on SR 44 towards Inverness. At the intersection with US 41, continue west to the traffic light at C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) and Applebees. Go south on C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) approximately 3 miles to FR (or Trail) 10. Turn right (west) and the entrance to the campground will be on your right approximately 2 miles. Park at trailhead sign on south side of FR (Trail) 10 outside Holder Mine Campground and Hunt Camp. **Via Suncoast Parkway:** Take the Suncoast Parkway (SR-589) north to US Hwy 98. Bear right to US Hwy 98 (southeast) and continue approximately 3.5 miles to C-491 (Lecanto Hwy). Turn left (north) on C-491 and continue C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) and turn right (east). Continue to on C-581. Turn left (north) and travel approximately 8.5 miles to FR (Trail) 10. Turn left (west) and continue approximately 2 miles to the campground. Parking is at the trailhead sign outside Holder Mine Campground and Hunt Camp on the south side of the road. **For Trailhead at Mutual Mine:**** Via I-75:** Take Exit 329-SR 44 (Gulf-Atlantic Highway) for Wildwood, FL. Head west on SR 44 towards Inverness. At the intersection with US 41, head west to the traffic light at C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) and Applebees. Go south on C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) approximately 6 miles to FR (Trail) 16. Turn right (west) and the entrance to the campground will be on your left. Parking is at the trailhead sign outside the Mutual Mine Campground gate. **Via Suncoast Parkway:** Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to US Hwy 98.Bear right to US Hwy 98 (southeast) and continue approximately 3.5 miles to C-491 (Lecanto Hwy). Turn left (north) on C-491 and continue C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) and turn right (east). Continue east on C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) to the stop sign at C-581 (Pleasant Grove Rd). Turn left and continue north on C-581 approximately 4.5 miles to FR (Trail) 16 to the directional sign announcing the Mutual Mine Recreation Area. Turn left (west) and the entrance will be on your left. Parking is at the trailhead Sign outside the Mutual Mine Campground gate.
Address
15003 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201
Coordinates
28.8115842468981 N
82.4680350762721 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
