Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground Withlacoochee State Forest

9231 SOUTH TRAIL13, INVERNESS, FL. 34452
Tillis Hill Campground is located within the Tillis Hill Recreation Area, in the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest (Citrus County), less than 30 minutes south of Inverness, FL. This equestrian campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and potable water, dump station, equestrian facilities with 36 covered open stalls, Dining Hall, and Pavilion with a large grill. Recreational activities featured here are: two equestrian trails. Campsites and Kitchen/Pavilion may be reserved by non-equestrians.

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 .

Campround has 37 sites with 30 & 50 amp hookup. There are two (2) bathhouses and a dump station. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with grate and/or a grill.
Maximum of 1 RV and 1 tent or 2 tents per site. Leashed Pets Allowed. This is an equestrian facility with 36 covered open stalls. Horses are NOT allowed on campsites. Campsites and Kitchen/Pavilion may be reserved by non-equestrians.
Parking at Day Use Area with access to hiking and equestrian trails for day users.
Parking areas can accommodate trucks with horse trailers.
Maximum 2 vehicles and/or trailers (non-camping units) per site. Additional vehicles must park ONLY in designated Overflow Parking areas within campground.

Camp site features

Across 73 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 37 of 73 sites
  • Water hookups: 37 of 73 sites
  • Fire pit: 37 of 73 sites
  • Picnic table: 37 of 73 sites
  • Pets allowed: 37 of 73 sites
  • Longest RV: 45 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps

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. Do Not follow GPS or MapQuest! ONLY follow the DIRECTIONS provided in this CONFIRMATION to access Tillis Hill Campground directly from C-480/Stagecoach and Forest Road/Trail 13 on the southern end of the Citrus Tract. When trailering or traveling by two wheel drive, only access Tillis Hill Campground and/or Day Use Area from C-480/Stage Coach and Forest Road or Trail 13 on the southern end of the Citrus Tract. User discretion is advised during ALL hunting seasons, however hiking and horseback riding are not prohibited. It is recommended that visitors wear bright colored clothing and/or a 500 square inch Orange Blaze while recreating in the forest during any hunting season. Hunting is prohibited within all campgrounds or improved day use areas. Stalls #001 and #020 are designed for stallions and/or other high spirited or skittish horses. The stall sides are solid and horses in the adjoining stalls are not visible to horses placed in these stalls. These stalls are not restricted stallions and may be reserved for stallions and non-stallions. Please contact WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before you begin to verify if there will be any prescribed burns during your trip. Per Florida Administrative Code, 5I-4006(4)(k), Chainsaw use is camping facilities is prohibited. Operation/use of chainsaws in other areas of the forest requires a Fuel Wood Permit. Firewood is not provided for the fire rings/grills. You may bring in firewood or use any wood you find lying on the forest floor. The Citrus Tract is a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) where seasonal hunting is allowed. Please refer to the hunting schedule at the top of the page and/or to MYFWC.com or onsite kiosk for specific hunting seasons and dates prior to making your reservation.

Directions

Physical Address: 9231 South Trail 13, Inverness, FL 34452 USNG: 17R LM 61840 78609 Via I-75: Take Exit 329-SR 44 (Gulf-Atlantic Highway) for Wildwood, FL. Head west on SR 44 towards Inverness, FL. At the intersection with US 41, head west to the traffic light at CR-581 (Pleasant Grove Road). Go south on CR-581 (Pleasant Grove Road) approximately 10 miles to C-480 (Stage Coach Trail). Turn right (west) on CR-480 (Stage Coach Trail). and continue to FR-13, turn right (north). Contintue to the fork in the road and take the right fork up the hill to Tillis Hill Recreation Area and Campground. Via Suncoast Parkway: Take the Suncoast Parkway (TR-589) north to the Interchange at US Hwy 98. Bear right to US Hwy 98 (south) and continue approximately 3.5 miles to C-491 (Lecanto Hwy). Turn left (north) on C-491 and continue C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) and turn right (east). Continue east on C-480 (Stage Coach Trail) to FR-13. Turn left and continue to the fork in the road. Take the right fork and continue up the hill to Tillis Hill Recreation Area and Campground.

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

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