Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite

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6675 NE 40th Ave Rd, Ocala FL 34479
Ocala, FL 34479

The Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite is located in the Ross Prairie State Forest (Marion County), about 15 minutes southwest of Ocala, FL. This is a hike in only campsite with no electric and no water. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Ross Prairie State Forest has a campsite and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Ross Prairie State Forest; for further information pleaseClick Here.

There are no facilities on this forest.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • 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

No potable water or electric at this site. This forest allows hunting at various times throughout the year. Please check hunting dates before planning your visit. Please wear blaze orange during hunting seasons. This primitive campsite is located just off the Holly Hammock Hiking Trail.

Directions

From Ocala (I-75)- Head west on SR 200 for 10.5 miles. Ross Prairie State Forest is located on the south side of SR 200. Parking for this campsite directly off of SR 200 at the RossPrairie State Forest Trail Head . From Crystal River (US 19/98)-Head east on FL 44, then left onto County Rd 486/West Norvell Bryant Highway. Next, turn left on FL 200 for 5.8 miles. Ross Prairie State Forest is located on the south side of SR 200. Parking for this campsite directly off of SR 200 at the RossPrairie State Forest Trail Head.

Stay Limit

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

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