Best Dispersed Camping near Inverness, FL
Trout Lake Primitive Sites in the Ocala National Forest provides secluded backcountry camping approximately 45 minutes east of Inverness. The narrow access road requires careful navigation through dense forest, with several campers noting the tight clearance between trees. One visitor commented, "Main road entry is packed dirt; smaller access road to sites is two-track about 1/4 mile through woods—very narrow tree clearance. 4WD recommended." Sites are located near the lake with minimal amenities, no drinking water, and no toilet facilities.
Other primitive camping options include Upper Hillsborough Water Management Area, which features pull-through sites suitable for tents with fire rings and picnic tables, but no water or permanent restroom facilities. Blue Sink offers free camping but has limited accessibility. A visitor noted, "You may need ATV or creative backpacking to get there now. The Forestry Service recently chopped down trees and covered the easy access roads." Campers should be prepared for self-sufficient, off-grid camping with no amenities in most areas. Cell service is limited throughout these forest service areas.
