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Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest

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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect

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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.

Silver Lake Recreation Area, near Brooksville, Florida, is a cozy campground that caters primarily to RV campers, offering spacious sites with water and electric hookups. The area is shaded by large oak trees, providing a nice respite from the Florida sun, and each site comes equipped with picnic tables and fire rings for those classic campfire evenings.

Visitors often mention the decent bathhouse and the well-maintained restrooms, which make it easy to clean up after a day of outdoor activities. The campground is close to a beautiful lake, perfect for canoeing, kayaking, or just enjoying the scenery. As one camper noted, “There is a nice lake for boat or kayaking and nice hiking trails.”

While the proximity to I-75 means you might hear some road noise, many find it manageable, especially if you're a heavy sleeper. The campground is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. If you're looking for a quick getaway or a stopover while traveling, Silver Lake offers a laid-back atmosphere with plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.

Description

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Withlacoochee State Forest

31475 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA 34602. Silver Lake Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75. On the shore of Silver Lake, which is part of the Withlacoochee River system, this campground is adjacent to the Silver Lake Day-Use Area which has a picnic shelter and a boat ramp. Recreational activities nearby include: boating / paddling / watersports, wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and fishing.

Leashed Pets Allowed.

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 if you are recreating outside the campground.

During hunting season it is recommended hikers were at least 500 square inches of blaze orange clothing for safety. Refer to MyFWC.com website for dates
No hunting allowed in campgrounds. Please contact myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates if planning on using any of the hiking trails.
Chainsaw use is camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other ares of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit.
Firewood may be available on-site.
Only licensed, street legal vehicles are permitted in the complex. The use of horses, go-karts, golf carts, ATV’s or dirt bikes is prohibited. Due to the convenient location of this campground near I-75, road noise may be heard at times.

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Location

Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest is located in Florida

Directions

**Physical Address:** 31475 Silver Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 **USNG:** 17R LM 80452 61366 **Via I-75:** Take Exit 301-SR-50/US Hwy 98. Head east on SR-50/US Hwy 98. 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. Follow the road to the right for the campgrounds. Silver Lake Campground is the first campground to the left in the complex. **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. Follow the road to the right for the campgrounds. Silver Lake Campground is the first campground to the left in the complex.

Coordinates

28.57506003 N
82.21848254 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Contact

General Info

Reservations

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Drive Time

25 min from Wildwood
36 min from Ocala
37 min from Homosassa Springs
50 min from Lakeland

Julie B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2023

Nice Little Campground

We stayed here in March, 2022. Had a nice little spot, unfortunately, the noice from I-75 disturbed my husband at night. I only heard it when outside (hearing impaired). The have a decent bath house, nice walking trails and it’s closed to Croom trails State ATV/Dirt bike. Not a lot to do but it’s nice for a little get away. And close to home.

Month of VisitMarch

Michael B.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021

Silver Lake

Great site. Close to highway so road noise is constant. May be an issue if tenting

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Month of VisitOctober

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

Very Nice

This park is very nice, with spacious sites and water/30amp hook ups. Sites were gravel and well spaced out. Quiet, shady and just a few campers while we were there. The ranger makes his rounds on the paved loops. There are bathrooms and showers as well. Half of the sites were closed due to Covid but we were able to camp without a reservation the beginning of October with no problem.

Good cell reception with AT&T and Verizon.

Month of VisitOctober

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Steve N.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2020

Very nice campground

Very nicely redone camp grounds , newly paved roads bathrooms with private showers. Full hook ups. Shady sites big and small sites .Nice lake for boat or kayaking nice hiking trails . My only complaint about this site is noise it’s right next to I75. So the road noise is kinda loud.

Nate D.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018

too noisy

stayed for a weekend with co workers. never again. interstate noise is too loud. will choose another spot over this.

Malaney H.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 14, 2018

Good for a quick overnight stop or day river trip

I rated this park a four, only because it's not really meant for a long stay for tent campers or for a lot of activities. There is a beautiful lake that you can canoe/kayak/boat on, and a great trail that runs along side of it, but it is super close to I75. I am a heavy sleeper, and actually appreciate "white noise" but for others tent camping, it may be inconvenient. I would recommend this as for a one night stop for travelers or for RV's only. There isn't a visitors center and check-in is by honor code. Dogs are allowed so this is always nice for me! There is also dirt biking trails, which is something you don't always see and nice to have. Other that water activities there wasn't much to do on site. Locally and near by is the Dade City Battlefield, which was really interesting and historic information about Florida. There is also an ancient oak tree in the middle of the park which was beautiful! I'd recommend visiting if you stay at this park.

Month of VisitNovember

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Elliott B.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2017

Nice, but really for RVs and too near the interstate...

The Silver Lake Recreation Area offers three different campgrounds to stay at, depending on what you are looking for. The Silver lake is the most RV friendly with huge shady campsites under large oak trees and each has plenty of grassy field area to make up each of the the sites at Silver Lake Campground. From most of these sites you can get some views of the water. Silver Lake campground along with the Cypress Glen campgrounds are the 2 of the 3 in the recreation area to include water and electricity hookups.

The sites, while covered and under the oaks are really open and include your typical picnic table, fire ring, etc. with easy access to restrooms and showers located nearby.

Due to state budget cutbacks, the main gatehouse to the recreation area is actually closed (so all of the campgrounds are self-check-in and/or honor system, although there are camp hosts whom can check up on you) and the campsites were in need of a little cleaning, but not bad. That could be easily remedied if everyone just picked up a little bit of the trash and took it to the provided trash stations.

The biggest drawback about this location versions the other campgrounds in the recreation area is this has the closest proximity to I-75. You’re really close and you can (and will) hear the traffic noise all night long.

For tent camping, this/is could be a deal breaker. However, as this location is more geared towards RV with the water, electric hook ups, and dump station. You’ll have to decide which you value more.

Features

· Nature trail and boardwalk

· Fishing

· Picnicking

· Canoe trail

· Leashed pets allowed.

Facilities

· These are really pretty developed campsites with electricity, water, picnic table and fire ring with a grate and/or a grill.

· Decently clean restrooms with flush toilets and warm/hot water showers

· Dump station in campground for you RVers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Silver Lake Campground — Withlacoochee State Forest?

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