Description
The Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone PaddleIn is located on the Jumper Creek Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 12 miles southeast of Inverness, 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. The camp zone is delineated by yellow colored bands on the trees and is approximately 5 miles north of the SR 48 bridge or 6 miles south of the Lake Panasoffkee outlet river near CR 470 on Shell Island. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, swimming, fishing and hunting during appropriate seasons and with appropriate licenses, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
No potable water
No restrooms
No electric
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.
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.
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Location
Public CampgroundJumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest is located in Florida
Directions
From the Withlacoochee River at SR-48 you would have to paddle north approximately 5 miles to Shell Island. From the Lake Panasoffkee outlet river near CR-470 you would paddle approximately 6 miles South on the Withlacoochee River to Shell Island.
Address
15003 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201
Coordinates
28.7571098675968 N
82.2023215966793 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
