Crooked River Campground Withlacoochee State Forest

31475 SILVER LAKE ROAD, BROOKSVILLE FL 34602 Crooked River Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando County), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75. On the shore of Silver Lake, which is part of the Withlacoochee River system, this campground is part of the Silver Lake Recreation Complex. Recreational activities nearby include: boating / paddling / watersports, wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and fishing. No Generators, Tent Camping Only.

In 1999, the Withlacoochee State Forest was ranked #1 on the World Wildlife Fund's "10 Coolest Places You've Never Seen in North America". Facilities include many miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and paddling. Seasonal hunting is available in most of the forest, and fish are plentiful in the many lakes and flowing waterways. Full-facility, primitive, and group camping are available at numerous locations. Many day-use facilities are available on Withlacoochee State Forest for picnicking and wildlife viewing. And, the Croom Motorcycle Area provides a developed campground and 2,600 acres of off-road trails for motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle (ATVs) enthusiasts. For additional information about Withlacoochee State Forest, please Click Here.

Water only at campsites.
Campground bathhouse.
Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a grate and/or a grill.
Maximum of 2 tents per site. Horseshoe Pit
Access to boat ramp and hiking trails including the Withlacoochee State Trail.
Access to river within campground for fishing, canoeing and kayaking
Day Use Area has a pavilion which is available to rent.

Camp site features

Across 23 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 23 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Leashed Pets Allowed. Tent camping only If you plan on hiking, contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin to verify if there will be any prescribed burns during your trip. No hunting allowed in campgrounds. Please contact myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates if planning on using any of the hiking trails. Please wear at least 500 square inches of Blaze Orange colored clothing when hiking the trails during hunting seasons. Generator and Chainsaw use in camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit. Firewood may be available on-site within the campground for a donation to the Friends of the Florida Sate Forests. Donations are used to make improvements to campgrounds and recreation areas.

Directions

Physical Address: 31475 Silver Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 USNG: 17R LM 80452 61366 Via I-75: Take Exit 301 - SR-50/US Hwy 98. Head east on SR-50/US Hwy 98 to Croom Rital Road located at the 3rd traffic light. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. After passing gatehouse, stay on road to the right to the campground. Crooked River Campground is the last campground at the end of the campground road. Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to exit for SR-50 Bear right (east) onto SR-50 and continue through Brooksville following the SR 50 Truck Route. Continue east on SR-50 passing under I-75 to Croom-Rital Road located at the 3rd traffic light east of I-75. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. Follow the road to the right for the campgrounds. Crooked River Campground is the last campground at the end of the campground road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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