RV or Tent (water, no electric)
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 25 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 20
- Nightly
- $9.17
Hog Island Campground, Withlacoochee State Forest
State forest in Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida Also known as Hog Island Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 21 sites
Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
21 sites
Rigs up to 25 ft
Open year-round
Open year round (peak Oct 1-Apr 30, non-peak May 1-Sep 30)
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Florida Forest Service campground on the Withlacoochee River near Nobleton with 20 shaded water-only sites for RVs up to about 25 ft or tents, plus a paddle-in tent site. It has a bathhouse with showers, a dump station and a canoe launch; no electric.
What stands out
- On the Withlacoochee River with a canoe launch and a paddle-in site
- Water at every site but no electric
- Shaded sites screened by native vegetation
- $9.17/night
- RV limit about 25 ft
Sites
Paddle-in tent site (#21)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 1
- Nightly
- $9.17
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Hiking trails
- Firewood
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 25 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Leashed; confined in sleeping quarters during quiet time; pick up waste; rabies vaccination required.
Arrival
- Open year round (peak Oct 1-Apr 30, non-peak May 1-Sep 30)
Cancellation: Cancel online or via call center. 1+ days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of or after arrival: through the call center only, $9 plus the first night; later nights refunded; no same-night refunds. Automatic refund for tropical storm/hurricane warning closures.
Included in the rate: Up to 8 people per site; max 1 RV and 1 tent or 3 tents
Other fees: Rate excludes taxes.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Rates and fees
- State forests cannot refund online/call-center bookings themselves; credit card refunds go back to the card in 3-5 business days.
- State forest day pass $2 per person (children 0-6 free); annual pass $45 covers up to 6 people.
Rules
- State forest rules (Chapter 5I-4 F.A.C.): 30 mph speed limit on forest roads, no glass containers on waterways, no rope swings or diving from banks or trees, horses need proof of a current negative Coggins test, riders under 16 must wear helmets.
- Call WSF Dispatch at 352-797-4100 each day before your outing to check for prescribed burns.
- No hunting in campgrounds; check kiosk or myfwc.com for hunting seasons before using trails.
- Chainsaw use in camping facilities is prohibited (5I-4.006(4)(k)); elsewhere needs a Fuel Wood Permit.
- Wear 500 square inches of blaze orange when hiking during hunting seasons.
Amenities and services
- Firewood is generally available on-site within the campground.
Activities and nearby
- Canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the Withlacoochee River from the day use area; Nature Trail 2-mile loop and River Trail/Sumter 7.2 miles.
- Paddling: Silver Lake/River Junction to Hog Island is 6.5 river miles; Iron Bridge day use area between them.
- Nearby per ReserveAmerica: Dade Battlefield State Park, Withlacoochee State Trail, Van Fleet State Trail, Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Motorsports Park, Weeki Wachee Springs.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Florida Forest Service closes all state forest campgrounds when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations are refunded automatically.
Ownership
- Florida Forest Service; Withlacoochee State Forest covers about 164,000 acres in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Pasco and Sumter counties.
Also worth knowing
- Hog Island Youth Group Camp next door: 2 tent-only group areas for organized youth groups only (25 each or up to 50 in one group), water only, bathhouse access.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
9274 CR 635, Bushnell, FL, 33513
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Hog Island description, facilities, trails, address, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sites, lengths, rate, pet rules, rules, directions, discounts, cancellation
- fdacs.gov Camping list, improved campgrounds need reservations
- fdacs.gov Visitor center contact, forest facts
- fdacs.gov Paddling distances
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Youth group camp
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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