Withlacoochee River Park
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2019

A Hidden Gem

Wow... a few miles from home and one I will visit often! This lovely county run park you will find at the end of a 15 min drive down a back country road. There is so much to see and do here. The campsites are well shaded. (unless grounds were full when you reserved and you took option to camp in adjoining astronomy field). I would have rated a 5+ except that there is only 1 small bathhouse in campground. There are other bathrooms on property though. Staff on phone are not overly friendly - but do not let that dissuade you from booking a spot here!

There are multiple tent camping sites dispersed on property and 1 primitive site that you have to hike into. The group site is very popular with local scouts! The RV/Tent sites are roomy and not too close together - but not very private either. There is a dump station onsite

Next to campground you will find a historic church, a large and small cabin available for rent, 2 playgrounds, shelters, large pavilion with grill/fire pit, fishing dock, canoe launch, paved bike trail hiking trails and an observation tower. On new moon nights the local astronomy club uses neighboring field to gaze at the stars. This place is quiet and dark at night!

Wildlife did not seem to be a problem at camp (but we are very careful with trash). There are lots of birds, deer and fishing was good on the river.

You might have to compete with us for a reservation here - we will be back!

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  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Observation tower a 15 minute walk from campground - worth it! Composting bathroom nearby
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  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Withlacoochee River Park by Jeanene A., April 25, 2019