Florida Sand Music Ranch, near Brooksville, Florida, is a vibrant campground that caters to both tent campers and RV enthusiasts. With a mix of amenities like electric hookups and clean shower facilities, it’s designed to keep your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable.

This place is known for hosting lively music festivals throughout the year, drawing in crowds for events like the bluegrass and Woodstock festivals. Visitors rave about the organized setup and cleanliness, making it a great choice for large groups and gatherings. One camper mentioned, “We found it very organized and clean,” highlighting the attention to detail that keeps folks coming back.

Nature lovers will appreciate the scenic surroundings, including rolling hills and a swamp-like lake that attracts a variety of birds. There’s also a playground and a basketball court for the kids, ensuring everyone has something to do. As one reviewer put it, “I feel totally free out there,” capturing the essence of the campground's relaxed vibe.

With plenty of shaded areas and a welcoming atmosphere, Florida Sand Music Ranch is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re here for a festival or just to unwind, you’ll find a friendly community and a beautiful setting to enjoy your time outdoors.

Formerly the Sertoma Youth Camp.

Florida Sand Music Ranch (formerly Sertoma Youth Ranch) is an 80 acre, wooded camping and event retreat located between Brooksville and Dade City, Florida. Experience old Florida camping under a natural hardwood canopy with the modern convenience of hot showers and indoor restroom facilities. Set up your tent in our primitive camping area or bring an RV / travel trailer, etc. and hook up with water and electric service. We also have an RV dump station on site (additional fee, not included with camping) for your convenience. Campfires are permitted in proper containment structures (subject to local restrictions as they may exist from time to time).  We are dog friendly and welcome your well-behaved, domestic pets though we require that they be on a leash at all times.

We strive to maintain a family friendly environment in a natural outdoor setting.  The facility is open 365 days a year and portions of the facility may be rented for family gatherings, club events, camps, workshops, etc.  Independent promoters and organizations stage numerous multi-day music festivals at the Ranch each year that you don’t want to miss. Check the “Events Calendar” to see what is coming up.

Florida Sand Music Ranch

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Sertoma Youth ranch is located in Dade City, Forida off a dirt road. 
 It has water and electric hookups and a dump station. There are several bath houses and a large gathering pavilion to hold church services or concerts. It has been renovated little by little and gets better every year. There is a creek that runs through the property, a playground and a basketball court. These are the main areas where kids congregate. 
The sites are dirt and grass and some are pretty unlevel. What we love the most about Sertoma is the serene country setting with cows out in the pasture and the one way in and out makes it a safe secure place for our church families to meet and fellowship. a very relaxing place to camp that is reasonably priced.

Our Church camping destination for many years...

This place here is so nice. It has rolling hills as you come into the check in of the ranch/campground. Located in Brooksville Florida, you will find more of Florida's nature hidden here. There's a swamp like lake in the back with plenty of birds to see. They also have bathroom and shower units as well as rv hookups. If your looking for primitive camping you will absolutely find it amongst the trails on the far left. I have been here 5 times. They hold an annual festival called orange blossom jamboree that is loads of fun. Plenty of shaded areas. Perfect walking distances from your camp to music and vendors and I feel totally free out there. Feels like home away from home :) don't forget to set up your hammock out here.

A place to retreat to from the city

We go for the blues and woodstock festival. They also have other festivals throughout the year. Money made from festivals helps support the campground so they can offer free camping to youth groups!! It is a beautiful location.

Great music festivals

We are at this campground to attend a bluegrass music festival and found it very organized and clean. Lots of amenities and things to do.  

Fun festivels

There was a decent variety of campsites available depending on how social you would like to be. My complaint was the constant road noise from I-75. Great place for events and large groups.

Road Noise

The Florida Sand Music Ranch is a small campground that has big music events throughout the year. We are her for a 3-day blues music festival. 
But if you’re looking for a quick stop, they have a ton of open sites Monday through Wednesday.  If they are having an event, it will start getting busy (maybe 50%) on Thursday, and full on the weekends.

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