RV or Tent (water, no electric)
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 35 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 20
- Nightly
- $9.17
River Junction Campground, Withlacoochee State Forest
State forest in Webster, Sumter County, Florida Also known as River Junction Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 20 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.
20 sites
Rigs up to 35 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 where the Little Withlacoochee meets the Withlacoochee River at Silver Lake, with 20 water-only sites (no electric) for RVs up to about 25-35 ft or tents, a bathhouse with showers and a dump station. Use the posted directions, not Google Maps.
What stands out
- At the junction of two rivers at the south end of Silver Lake
- Water at every site but no electric
- Google Maps directions are wrong; follow posted directions on limerock forest roads
- $9.17/night
- Boat ramp closed since June 2026 for repairs
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- River or creek
- Lake
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 35 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Rabies proof; leash max 10 ft; confined in unit 10 p.m.-8 a.m.; not unattended over 30 min; no pets in bathhouses.
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 2 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.
- Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Amenities and services
- River Junction Boat Ramp closed effective June 6, 2026 for repairs and low water; reopens after repairs and when water rises.
Activities and nearby
- Fishing, boating, canoe trail, hiking and picnicking; Iron Bridge day use area 3 river miles away; Hog Island 6.5 river miles.
- Silver Lake Recreation Complex adjoins; Silver Lake day use is a $2/person fee area.
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.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
5831 SW 121st Avenue, Webster, FL, 33597
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov River Junction description, address, directions, GPS warning
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sites, lengths, rate, pet rules, quiet hours, amenities, discounts, cancellation
- fdacs.gov Boat ramp closure notice, visitor center contact
- fdacs.gov Paddling distances
- fdacs.gov Camping list
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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