About Hopkins Prairie Campground
An island of shade amid a broad, winding grassland, the Hopkins Prairie Campground is a seasonal destination for campers looking to get off the beaten path. An unsung gem, Hopkins Prairie is a rambling incursion of interconnected wet and dry prairie landscape surrounded by sand pine and oak scrub. **Boating** - Depending on water levels in the prairie, you may be able to launch your canoe or jon boat to drift across the deeper spots in this vast ecosystem. **Camping** - Hopkins Prairie is a designated camping area with minimal facilities, open seasonally. - Expect full recreation sites during weekends. Have backup plans. Sites may close when capacity is reached. Please be aware that low tree branches over the road may limit the height of vehicles entering the campground. **Fishing** - The vast expanse of Hopkins Prairie has ponds and shallows. Depending on water levels, it may be…
- Fees: Fee
- Season: October – June
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in Florida
- Where: 8 mi southeast of Lake Kerr, FL · 29.26961, -81.6867
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Lake George Section | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 40.4 mi |
| The Yearling Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 0.7 mi |
| The Yearling Trail | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.6 mi |
| The Yearling Trail | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 4 mi E of Lake Kerr 5.1 mi
- Juniper Springs Rec Area 6.2 mi
- Salt Springs Campground 6.6 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi E of Lake Kerr 6.9 mi
- Centennial OHV Trailhead 7.9 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi S of Lake Kerr 9.4 mi