Hog Island Campground Withlacoochee State Forest

9274 CR 635, BUSHNELL, FL 33513 Hog Island Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), and is approximately 15 miles from Brooksville. On the bank of the Withlacoochee River, this campground is a peaceful, paddlers paradise. Other recreational activities include: fishing, wildlife viewing, and hiking. CAMPSITE #21 IS CANOE/PADDLE IN ONLY, NO VEHICLE ACCESS.

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.

Non-electric campsites with water at each site and a bathhouse. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with grate and/or a grill.
Maximum of 1 RV and 1 tent or 3 tents per site. Day Use Area has picnic tables and grills.
Access to fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in the Withlacoochee River from campground.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

  • Water hookups: 20 of 21 sites
  • Fire pit: 10 of 21 sites
  • Picnic table: 10 of 21 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 21 sites
  • Longest RV: 25 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. Before bringing a pet to a Florida State Forest campground, please review Florida Administrative Code 5I-4 and adhere to the following rules: Pets must be on a leash (unless signs in the area indicate otherwise). Pets may not damage natural or manmade resources or create a nuisance. Pets must be well-behaved at all times and confined in the owner's camping sleep quarters during designated quiet time. Visitors must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet waste in trash receptacles. Visitors must comply with section 828.30, Florida Statutes, requiring rabies vaccinations. No hunting allowed in campgrounds. Please refer to kiosk or myfwc.com for specific hunting seasons and dates if planning on using any trails. It is recommended that visitors wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange while hiking in the area during hunting seasons. Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin each day of your outing to verify if prescribed burning will be taking place that day. Per Florida Administrative Code, 5I-4006(4)(k) Chainsaw use in camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit. Firewood is generally available on-site within the campground.

Directions

Physical Address: 9274 CR 635, Bushnell, FL 33513 USNG: 17R LM 78772 66606 Via I-75: Take Exit 309, bear right on exit ramp to stop sign at C-476B. Turn right (north) and continue on C-476B to the stop sign. Turn left (west) on C-476 to CR-635. Turn left (south) and continue straight to the entrance of the Hog Island Recreation Area. The campground is just past the day use area. Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to Interchange 46-SR-50 Bear right (east) onto SR-50 and continue through Brooksville following the SR 50 Truck Route. From SR-50, head north on I-75 to Exit 309 (Webster). Bear right to the stop sign. Turn right (north) on C-476B and continue to the stop sign passing the National Cemetery and Sumter Correctional Institution. Turn left (west) on C-476 and continue to CR-635. Turn left (south) on CR-635 and continue straight to the entrance of Hog Island Recreation Area. The campground is just past the day use area.

Stay Limit

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

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