Site Name |
Features |
Facilities |
Sand Hill and Hammock
Day Use Areas
at Croom Motorcycle Area
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There are 2 day-use areas available for picnicking and parking. Riders will find miles of trails within this 2,600 acre tract.
- Daily fee for pavilion (by reservation)
- Helmets are required for all riders.
- Daylight riding only.
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- No pets allowed
- Off-highway motorcycle(OHM) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use
- Camping at Croom
- OHV Trails at Croom
- Gatehouse is open 8 am until 5 pm seven days a week, and is located behind the Best Western Hotel at Exit 301 off of Interstate 75. |
McKethan Lake
Day Use Area |
The McKethan Lake Nature Trail is included in the Trailwalker program. This two mile nature trail offers visitors a chance to view wildlife such as white-tailed deer, hawks and owls. There are four species of southern pine: longleaf, slash, loblolly and sand. |
- Three pavilions, numerous picnic tables and a nature trail all nestled around the lake.
- Fishing
- No pets are allowed
- Daily fee for pavilion (by reservation)
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Hog Island
Day Use Area
(at Hog Island Recreation Area) |
Located on the east bank of the Withlacoochee River near the community of Nobleton and includes the Hog Island Nature Trail, part of the Trailwalker Program. |
- Picnic area
- Fishing
- Campground
- Canoe and boat launch
- Nature trail
- Hiking trailhead for River trail/ Sumter
- No pets are allowed
- A separate youth group area is located nearby, by reservation.
Call 352/754-6896. |
Iron Bridge
Day Use Area |
The hiking trail provides a good turn-around point for less experienced hikers that start their hike from either Hog Island or River Junction. |
- Picnic area
- Hiking
- Parking
- Canoe launch
- No pets allowed |
River Junction
Day Use Area
(at River Junction Recreation Area) |
Located on the east bank of the Withlacoochee River at the mouth of the Little Withlacoochee River at Silver Lake. This recreation area provides many opportunities for canoe and fishing enthusiasts. Hiking Trail is included in the Trailwalker program. |
- Canoeing
- No pets allowed
- Fishing
- Campground
- Picnicking
- Hiking trailhead for Trailhead for River Trail/ Sumter
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Silver Lake
Day Use Area
(at Silver Lake Recreation Complex)
Note: The Crooked River Campground, within the Silver Lake Recreation Area, is currently closed for renovation. It is scheduled to reopen on/about November 1, 2009. |
Silver Lake is approximately 6 miles upriver from Hog Island recreation area and 10 miles from the Nobleton boat ramp/canoe launch sites at the County Road 476 river bridge and the community park located on the north side of CR 476 at the northern terminus of Edgewater Avenue. |
- Day use and pavilion daily fee
- Canoe and boat launch
- Three campgrounds along the river
- Hiking trailhead for Crook Hiking Trails and River trail/ Hernando
- Pets welcome at Silver Lake and Cypress Glen campgrounds and the Day Use Area |
Tillis Hill
Day Use Area
(at Tillis Hill Recreation Area)
All horses must have proof of a current negative Coggins test when on state lands. |
An equestrian area- the starting point for the one day (12 mile) and two day (24 mile) equestrian loop trails. |
- Day use fee
- Equestrian Area camping for individuals and groups
- No pets allowed
- Reservations are required to camp or use the dining hall/pavilion/ BBQ facility. Call 352/344-4238.
Groups must obtain a State Forest Use Permit.
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Tucker Hill
Day Use Area |
Located in the center of the Hernando County side of the Croom Tract on Croom Road. |
- Day use fee
- Picnic area
- Restrooms
- Pets welcome
- Trailheads for bicycle, equestrian, and hiking trails |
Revels Pond
Day Use Area
(at Baird Unit of the Richloam Tract) |
Located near the entrance to the Baird Unit on C.R.471 |
- Picnicking
- Pets welcome
- Fishing
- Reservations are required for Cedar Hammock facility. Call 352/344-4238. |
