Hog Island Youth Group Camp

Show on map(352) 797-4140
15003 Broad Street, Brooksville FL 34601-4201
Brooksville, FL 34601-4201

Hog Island Youth Group Camp is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Sumter County), and is approximately 15 miles from Brooksville. Situated near the bank of the Withlacoochee River, this youth group tent camp is a peaceful, paddling paradise. Other recreational activities include: fishing, wildlife viewing, and hiking.

In 1999, the Withlacoochee State Forest was ranked #1 on the World Wildlife Funds "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.

This area is for organized youth groups (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Church Groups, etc.) only.
Youth Group Area is water only/non-electric tent camping with access to bathhouse.
Area can accommodate two groups of 25 or less or up to 50 in one group without adding portalets.
Area has two large fire rings and picnic tables.
Access to river for fishing, canoeing or kayaking.

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 2 sites
  • Picnic table: all 2 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 2 sites
  • Group sites: all 2 sites
  • Longest RV: 100 ft
  • Largest party: 25 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

Some forest activities require special use permit from Withlacoochee State Forest by contacting the visitor center at (352)797-4140. 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. 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. 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 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

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 Youth Group Area is past the day use area and Campground. Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to the 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 Youth Group Area is past the day use area and campground.

Stay Limit

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

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