Accessible by vehicle, Jumper Creek Primitive Camp Zone operates as a paddle-in campground within Withlacoochee State Forest near Brooksville. The site provides electric, water, and sewer hookups for RVs, along with campfire privileges and pet access. Reservations can be made in advance for this paid camping area.
The forested campground sits near creek and river systems, with hiking trails available for exploration. Campers can find additional overnight options at Trails End RV Park less than two miles southwest. The combination of full hookups and primitive setting works well for RV campers who want amenities while staying close to water access points.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
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
