$9 / night

Established Camping

Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite

Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!

You will park your vehicle in the limerock parking area by the State Forest / Wildlife Management Area sign and backpack in to the campsite. Campers for this primitive campsite should not be parking in the Greenways & Trails parking lot.

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 Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite is located in the Ross Prairie State Forest (Marion County), about 15 minutes southwest of Ocala, FL. This is a hike in only campsite with no electric and no water. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

No potable water or electric at this site.
This forest allows hunting at various times throughout the year. Please check hunting dates before planning your visit. Please wear blaze orange during hunting seasons.
This primitive campsite is located just off the Holly Hammock Hiking Trail.

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Location

Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite is located in Florida

Directions

**From Ocala (I-75)-** Head west on SR 200 for 10.5 miles. Ross Prairie State Forest is located on the south side of SR 200. Parking for this campsite directly off of SR 200 at the RossPrairie State Forest Trail Head . **From Crystal River (US 19/98)-Head east on FL 44, then left onto** County Rd 486/West Norvell Bryant Highway. Next, turn left on FL 200 for 5.8 miles. Ross Prairie State Forest is located on the south side of SR 200. Parking for this campsite directly off of SR 200 at the RossPrairie State Forest Trail Head.

Address

6675 NE 40th Ave Rd
Ocala, FL 34479

Coordinates

29.029192353465866 N
82.28650462299227 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

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

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

+13527321779

Reservations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite?

There are 1 campsites at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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