Big Scrub Campground
Big Scrub Campground is a national forest campground in Florida. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 29.05028, -81.76250
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 352-625-2520
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Scrub Campground
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Par Gas · 34 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 320 designated routes (519 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Scrub | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Doe Lake | National forest group campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Doe Lake Group Site | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | Water |
| South Tower Hunt Camp | National forest camping area | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Big Bass Campground | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Big Bass | National forest campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.