Standard Nonelectric (tent, RV, trailer)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 40 ft
- Pad
- Gravel
- Number of sites
- 36
- Nightly
- $20
Big Scrub Campground
National forest / federal in Umatilla, Marion County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 46 sites
Pets welcome
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
46 sites
Rigs up to 40 ft
Seasonal
Forest Service page shows 'Site Open' but also says 'This site is seasonally closed'; season dates not stated. Gates 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Recreation.gov
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Forest Service campground in the Big Scrub of the south-central Ocala National Forest, popular with off-highway vehicle riders for its direct trail access to the 47-mile Ocala OHV trail. About 46 no-hookup sites at $20 (36 for tents/RVs up to 40 ft, mostly pull-through gravel, plus 10 tent-only), with showers, flush toilets and a 14-day limit.
What stands out
- Campsite-to-trail access to the 47-mile Ocala OHV trail system
- Mostly pull-through gravel sites up to 40 ft
- No hookups; $20/night
- Showers and flush toilets
- Short drive to Alexander Springs
Sites
Tent Only Nonelectric
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Gravel
- Number of sites
- 10
- Nightly
- $20
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 40 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Forest Service pages for other Ocala NF campgrounds state: all Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets on a leash no longer than 6 ft, not in designated swimming and picnic areas. Big Scrub pages do not state a pet rule themselves.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Forest Service page shows 'Site Open' but also says 'This site is seasonally closed'; season dates not stated. Gates 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cancellation: For reservations or refund requests call (877) 444-6777.
Included in the rate: Max 6 people per site; camping fee covers 2 vehicles maximum.
Other fees: OHV trail use requires a pass/permit (sticker). Recreation.gov fee note mentions 'Sites A and B = Full Hook up = $22 per night', but no such sites appear in the site list.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From I-75 take SR 40 east to Forest Road 588, then south about 8 miles; campground is on the west side of the road.
- Address: 11990 SE National Forest Rd 588, Umatilla, FL 32784.
Rules
- 14-day stay limit in a 30-day period in all Ocala National Forest campgrounds.
- Main entrance gate open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- OHV riders under 16 must wear a DOT-approved helmet and eye protection and pass an online course.
- OHV operators must carry proof of registration/ownership, a valid sticker, and photo ID if 16 or older.
- RV or trailer rentals may not be delivered or pre-placed by a third party; the reservation holder must drive the rig in.
- Copy of OHV and camping regulations available from the camp host.
Activities and nearby
- Direct campsite-to-trail access to the 47-mile Ocala OHV trail and the Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way; permit required.
- Alexander Springs (swimming, canoeing, diving in a spring-fed lake) is a short drive away.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
11990 SE NATIONALFOREST RD 588, Umatilla, FL, 32784
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, facilities, notices, OHV rules, directions, address, site list and details, rates
- fs.usda.gov Site count, amenities, OHV info, hours, fee, season note
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
More places nearby
Is this your park?
Fix anything that's wrong, add photos or keep your rates current. It's free, and every park gets the same placement rules. If you'd rather not be listed, we'll take it down.