Established Camping
Two Mile Prairie Tract Oxbow Primitive Camp Zone (Paddle In) — Withlacoochee 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 (352) 797-4140.
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 Two Mile Prairie Tract Oxbow Primitive Camp Zone Paddle-In is located within the Two Mile Prairie Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Citrus County), about 10 miles north of Inverness, FL. This campground is a paddle in and paddle 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 SR-200 on the Withlacoochee River. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, canoeing, paddling, bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, star gazing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
The paddle in primitive campground is also accessible from the Oxbow Recreation Trailhead Parking Area on CR-39 west of SR-200. It is approximately a 1/2 mile walk in to the campground from the south to north.
Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin to verify if there will be any prescribed burns during your trip.
Leashed Pets only
No potable water, no restrooms.
Location
Two Mile Prairie Tract Oxbow Primitive Camp Zone (Paddle In) — Withlacoochee State Forest is located in Florida
Directions
From SR-200 paddle north on the Withlacoochee River approximately 4 miles. The Paddle In campsite is on the west side of the river and north of CR-39 (E Withlacoochee Trail). From US 41 just south of Dunnellon, take C-49 south 5 miles to entrance parking area on left. From SR 200 southeast of Dunnellon, take C-49 north 5 miles to entrance parking area on left.
Address
15003 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201
Coordinates
29.008220117702418 N
82.38856910756476 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
