Hog Island Withlacoochee State Forest Campground Florida

Hog Island Withlacoochee State Forest Overview

Hog Island Campground has 21 campsites and is located in a forest of ancient Bald Cypress trees next to the black waters of the Withlachooche River.  It offers a great basecamp for paddling in the area.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (35 to 55 feet). One campsite is primitive/tent-only (paddle to). Each site has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, a dump station and trash collection. Cell service is fair. There’s also a boat ramp and a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail at the campground.

Other campgrounds in the area include River Junction, Cypress Glen and Silver Lake.

Hog Island – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation includes paddling (canoe, kayak, paddle-board), hiking, fishing, swimming, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

The Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek have all been designated as Outstanding Florida Waters, and each meanders through this forest which spans across 5 counties and exceeds 165,000 acres. Withlacoochee is a Native American word meaning “crooked river”.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoe Trail
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing