About Big Scrub Campground
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 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](http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/ocala/recreation/ohv) about off-road vehicle use in Ocala National Forest. 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…
- Fees: Sites A and B = Full Hook up = $12 + $10 = $22 per night
- Managed by: National Forests in Florida, USFS - National Forests in Florida
- Where: 7 mi east of Silver Springs Shores East, FL · 29.05028, -81.7625
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Oct–Apr (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Scrub Link | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Centennial Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 28.0 mi |
| Prairie Riding Loop | Horse | 0.8 mi | 37.8 mi |
| South Loop | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 6.6 mi |
| FR 13-6.7A | ATV road | 1.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| FR 14-6.0 | ATV road | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.3 mi
Propane: 15.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Doe Lake Group Site 3.6 mi
- Big Bass Campground 4.6 mi
- Buck Lake Group Camp 7.6 mi
- Lake Dorr Recreation Area 7.9 mi
- Centennial OHV Trailhead 8.4 mi
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 9.6 mi