Big Scrub Campground, a Florida National Forest located near Belleview, Eustis and Fruitland Park

BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND

BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND
Umatilla, Florida 32784

(lat:29.0512 lon:-81.7563)

Perennially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Big Scrub Campground sits in the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. A trailhead within the facility offers riders campsite-to-trail access.

14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest Campgrounds

Big Scrub can accommodate tents, campers and RVs. The campground is equipped with showers, restrooms and drinking water.The Ocala National Forest spans four counties and 383,000 acres. It is the southernmost and oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and protects the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.

Miles of trails offer plenty of open space and blue skies for off-road vehicles.The warm, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs are a short drive away. Visitors can swim, canoe and dive in a natural spring-fed lake and creek.Big Scrub Campground offers direct access to the 47-mile Ocala Adventure Trail. All off-road vehicle riders will enjoy exploring the Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way. A permit is required for use of the trail system.

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Location

Big Scrub Campground is located near Belleview, Eustis and Fruitland Park

Nearby Parks

Ocala National Forest

Ocala National Recreation Trail

Lake Griffin State Park

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

Silver Springs State Park

Rock Springs Run State Reserve

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Directions

From I-75 east, travel on State Route 40 to Forest Road 588. Turn south on 588 and go approximately 8 miles. The campground is on the west side of the road.