Established Camping
West Camp — Little Big Econ State Forest
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 (407) 971-3500.
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.
Little Big Econ State Forest - West Camp Primitive Camping is located near the Econlockhatchee River in Florida. The terrain consists of flatlands with forested areas and riverbanks. Campers can explore the nearby Black Hammock Adventures and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, both offering unique experiences within the region.
Description
FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service
Little Big Econ State Forest
The West Camp is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The West Camp is hike in and hike out only and consists of five primitive campsites and one group site. There is no water, restrooms or electric at the campsites. All the campsites have a fire ring, lantern holder and picnic table. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, canoeing, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
Alcohol is prohibited. Pets are not recommended but if you do bring them they must stay on a leash. Be aware of snakes, alligators and bears. Campfires/Firewood Fires are only permitted in existing steel fire rings. For firewood, use dead and down wood only from the area where you plan to burn it. Charcoal or a camp stove may be needed depending on the amount of available dead and down wood in the area to use. Cutting standing trees (alive or dead) is not permitted.
Leave No Trace Camping is restricted to designated sites. Pack out all trash, including all food and food waste. Pet waste must be picked up and removed from the campsite. Respect wildlife and be considerate of other visitors.
Location
West Camp — Little Big Econ State Forest is located in Florida
Directions
| **Interstate 95 to Barr Street Trailhead at the Little Big Econ State Forest** | | | Take exit 223 for FL-46 toward Sanford/Miami | .2 miles | | Turn onto FL-46 W (signs for Sanford/Orlando Sanford Int'l Airport/Auto Train) | 16.4 miles | | Turn left onto County Road 426 | 4.5 miles | | Turn left onto Barr St | 130 feet | | End at 951 Barr Street Oviedo, FL 32765 | | | **From I-4 to Barr Street Trailhead at the Little Big Econ State Forest** | | | Take exit 101C for FL-46 toward Mt. Dora/Sanford Historic District | .4 miles | | Turn onto FL-46 East | 4.1 miles | | Turn right onto S.French Avenue/17-92 | 1.7 miles | | Turn left onto E 25th Street/FL-46 E | 11.03 miles | | Turn slight right on County Road 426 | 4.5 miles | | Turn left onto Barr St. | 130 feet | | End at 951 Barr Street Oviedo, FL 32765 | |
Address
1350 Snow Hill Road
Geneva, FL 32732
Coordinates
28.68634084 N
81.12914427 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
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