Description
The Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South is located within the Richloam Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), about 20 miles east of Brooksville, FL. This campground is a hike in and hike out site only. There is no water and there are no amenities, although some areas may have a fire ring and/or picnic table. The camp zone is delineated by yellow colored bands on the trees and is approximately four miles from the parking area. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
Horseback Riding - On forest roads only. No designated trails.
Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin to verify if there will be any prescribed burns during your trip.
No potable water, no restrooms, it is suggested trail users wear bright colored clothing during hunting season.
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 CampgroundRichloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South Campground is located in Florida
Directions
From Interstate 75 north to Exit 301, bear right onto the exit ramp, turn right (east) on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S and continue to go east on SR-50. You will cross US-301 continuing east on SR-50 and then turn right (south) onto Clay Sink Road and go approximately 1 mile to the trailhead parking area at the Richloam Fire Tower located on the westside of Clay Sink Road. You will be east of CR-575 and west of SR-471.
Address
15003 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201
Coordinates
28.4678190735295 N
82.1315967344083 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood 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
