Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone West — Withlacoochee State Forest

The Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone West is located on the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 9 miles northeast of Brooksville, 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 5.25 miles from the parking area. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.

• No potable water, no restrooms, it is suggested trail users wear bright clothing during hunting seasons.
• This is a hike in and hike out only camping area
• There are no assigned amenities. Some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table or bench. Only cooking fires are permitted.
• No water. You may cache water prior to your arrival.
• 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. Please check kiosk at parking area or contact myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates.
• 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