Established Camping

Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest

Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

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For more information, please contact the state forest office at (352) 797-4140.

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.

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

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Location

Jumper 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

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Access

Drive-In
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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

Reservable
Electric Hookups
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

+13527974140

Reservations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In — Withlacoochee State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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