USDA Forest Service · Florida
Big Scrub Campground
USDA Forest Service · Florida, United States
- Sites
- 49
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 46 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Cost
- Sites A and B = Full Hook up = $12 + $10 = $22 per night
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 161 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SOUTH CROSS (NFSR 14) · improved native material · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- National Forests in Florida
- Nearest town
- UMATILLA
- Address
- 11990 SE NATIONALFOREST RD 588, UMATILLA, FL, 32784
- Phone
- 352-625-2520
- Activities
- Camping, Picnic Tables, Wildlife Viewing
48 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 45° | 29° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| February | 75° | 57° | 42° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| March | 78° | 58° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 81° | 62° | 50° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 87° | 69° | 62° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 74° | 68° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 76° | 73° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 76° | 71° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 75° | 65° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 81° | 67° | 49° | 89° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 76° | 60° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 72° | 56° | 37° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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