Campsite for booking · Umatilla

Big Scrub Campground

via Recreation.gov Umatilla, FL, Umatilla, Florida, United States

Overview

Pitches
46
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00

Facilities

  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

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

For reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777

Recreation

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.

Learn more about off-road vehicle use in Ocala National Forest. Facilities

Big Scrub can accommodate tents, campers and RVs. The campground is equipped with showers, restrooms and drinking water. Natural Features

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. Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (352) 625-2520 for general information. Nearby Attractions

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.

Fees: Sites A and B = Full Hook up = $12 + $10 = $22 per night

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Big Bass Campground
    Campsite · Umatilla, Florida
    7.5 km from the pick-up area
  2. Lake Dorr Campground
    Campsite · Umatilla, Florida
    13 km from the pick-up area
  3. Juniper Springs Run Put In
    Campsite · Astor, Florida
    16 km from the pick-up area
  4. Campsite near Astor
    Campsite · Astor, Florida
    17 km from the pick-up area
  5. Alexander Springs
    Campsite · Astor, Florida · PaidWater
    18 km from the pick-up area
  6. Campsite near Silver Springs
    Campsite · Silver Springs, Florida
    19 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Astor
    Service point · Astor, Florida · FreeWaste
    18 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Ridge Manor
    Water point · Ridge Manor, FloridaWater
    68 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Big Scrub Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

$22 / night
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