Established Camping
Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest
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.
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.
Description
The Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone PaddleIn is located on the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 9 miles northeast of Brooksville, FL. This campground is a paddle in and paddle 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 1.2 miles north of the parking/boat ramp area of the Silver Lake Recreation Complex and is located on the west side of the river. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, swimming, fishing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
No potable water, no restrooms, it is suggested trail users wear bright colored clothing during hunting seasons
Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin to verify if there will be any prescribed burns during your trip.
Please contact myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates. 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.
Location
Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest is located in Florida
Directions
**Via I-75:** Take Exit 301 - SR-50/US Hwy 98 S. Head east on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S. Continue east to Croom-Rital Road located at the 3rd traffic light. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. Continue past the Gate House to the Day Use Area. Launch from the boat ramp and paddle north on the Withlacoochee River for approximately 1.2 miles. The paddle in location is on the west side of the river. **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. Continue east on SR-50 passing under I-75 to Croom-Rital Road located at the 3rd traffic light east of I-75. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. Continue past the Gate House to the Day Use Area. Launch from the boat ramp and paddle north on the Withlacoochee River for approximately 1.2 miles. The paddle in location is on the west side of the river.
Address
15003 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201
Coordinates
28.5868866903848 N
82.220750896865 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
