Gates lock at night with a combination code, but reaching Holder Mine Campground first requires navigating roughly two miles of dirt road scattered with potholes. Once inside this gated facility within Withlacoochee State Forest, campers find 27 paved sites with water and electric hookups spread across mostly shaded terrain under mature oaks.
Each site includes a level concrete pad, picnic table, and fire ring, though recent additions of wooden fencing now separate the paved areas from grass sections where fire pits sit. "Each site was spread apart with water and electricity," notes Dark Wolf, who also observed the campground's notably quiet atmosphere. Forest rangers patrol regularly, and the maintained grounds show meticulous attention to detail.
The bathhouse provides hot showers without curtains, creating airflow that feels refreshing in summer but chilly during winter visits. A dump station operates outside the main gate for departing RVs. Hiking trails branch directly from the campground into the surrounding forest, while extensive jeep trails throughout the area draw off-road enthusiasts on weekends, sometimes creating dusty conditions.
Cell service varies by carrier, with AT&T typically showing one bar and Verizon providing two bars. The road access can become challenging during wet conditions, and campers should avoid parking any portion of their vehicle on grass areas, as rangers strictly enforce this rule. Sites closest to the entrance experience occasional road noise from passing vehicles.
This campground works well for RV travelers seeking hookups in a forest setting, though tent campers may feel outnumbered among the concrete pads. The combination of maintained facilities and trail access appeals to those using the location as a base for exploring camping near Withlacoochee State Forest or day trips to nearby springs.
Description
The Holder Mine Campground campsites are shaded by live oaks and turkey oaks. This campground is open seven days a week and is popular with hunters during archery and small game seasons.
Features
- Picnicking
- Leashed pets allowed
Hiking trails:
- Citrus A Loop Trail is 8.6 miles.
- Citrus B Loop Trail is 17.3 miles.
Facilities 27 campsites with electricity, water, picnic table and fire ring (2) bathhouses Pavilion Dump station
Note: Pavilion is only available for use for a fee by paid campers.
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!
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.
A reservation for this campground DOES NOT grant after-hours access to any secured day use areas or campgrounds EXCEPT where the reservation has been made. Nor does it grant access to Mutual Mine Campground for DAY USE as this area is no longer open to day use, except for those who have reservations specifically for camping at Mutual Mine Campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundHolder Mine Campground is located in Florida
Directions
**Physical Address:** 3049 East Trail 10, Inverness, FL 34452 **USNG:** 17R LM 65068 86662 **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. Travel south on C-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) approximately 3 miles to FR (Trail) 10. Turn right (west) and the entrance to the campground will be on your right approximately 2 miles. **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. When trailering or traveling by two-wheel drive, only access Holder Mine Campground from C-581/Pleasant Grove Road and Forest Road or Trail 10 on the Citrus Tract. Do not follow any other routes suggested by Google Earth, Map Quest, GPS Units, etc.
Address
3049 East Trail 10
Inverness, FL 34452
Coordinates
28.8004922116937 N
82.38262566313671 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/30/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/1/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 1/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 17 min from Homosassa Springs, FL
- 27 min from Wildwood, FL
- 37 min from Ocala, FL
- 1 hr 4 min from Tampa, FL
