Big Scrub Campground 📍 Campsite

Big Scrub Campground

Campsite · Umatilla, Florida

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Big Scrub Campground, Campsite in Umatilla, Florida

About this stopover

USDA Forest Service campground, 49 sites

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.

Location

📍 11990 SE NATIONALFOREST RD 588, Umatilla, Florida, 32784, United States
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🧭 29.0502778, -81.7625
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Data source: Recreation.gov View on the source site Information last updated 25 February 2026