About Big Scrub Campground
Number of accommodations: 46
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Reviews (70)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Scrub Campground offers a peaceful and clean camping experience with friendly and helpful camp hosts. The facilities, including bathrooms and hot showers, are well-maintained, making it a comfortable stop for campers. While the access road is bumpy and some areas show signs of wear, the campground provides a great atmosphere for outdoor activities, especially for families with children.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Scrub Campground offers a peaceful and clean camping experience with friendly and helpful camp hosts. The facilities, including bathrooms and hot showers, are well-maintained, making it a comfortable stop for campers. While the access road is bumpy and some areas show signs of wear, the campground provides a great atmosphere for outdoor activities, especially for families with children.
Review Summary
Gustavo F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Nice in clean
Daniel F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Best for jumping right on centennial trail
Steven E
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Campground was nice and clean. The camp host were amazing and helpful during my stay. The bathrooms were clean and hot water was nice
Hunter S
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Good
Chris M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Very nice and peaceful, loved the restroom access and freedom. Will
Be back soon
John M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Campground was clean as usual and the bath house is always a plus. The only complaint and it’s not the camp grounds fault is all the can am riders that used the road as a playground and slung rocks on my vehicle. The Latinos really need to be stopped they will destroy the opportunities for riding for the rest of us.
Nicholas S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Great time, awesome camp host. Clean facilities, nice area. Will be back again soon!
David H
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Great and safe place
Anthony F
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Great quiet campground, Great riding and a fantastic camp host!
Chris P
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Camp host was always attentive and not a lot of people were there. Extremely quiet and nice
Location Big Scrub Campground
Address:
11990 Se Nationalforest Rd 588
Umatilla, FL, 32784
United States
From I-75 east, travel on State Route 40 to Forest Road 588. Turn south on 588 and go approximately 8 miles. The campground is on the west side of the road.
Big Scrub Campground is accessible via US Highway 441, which is approximately 15 miles to the west, and Florida State Road 19, which is about 12 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.0503 / -81.7625
Elevation: 43 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- A copy of the regulations for off-road vehicle use and camping may be obtained from the camp host
- Camping fee covers 2 vehicles maximum
- 14 day stay limit
- No person under 16 shall operate or ride an off-road vehicle without a Department of Transportation approved helmet and eye protection
- Off-road vehicle operators must carry proof of registration/ownership for their vehicle and a have valid sticker; photo identification must be carried at all time for operators 16 and older; children under 16 encouraged to carry identification in case they become separated from supervising guardian; copies of identification are acceptable
- Main entrance gate opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m.
- If it is your intent to rent an RV or trailer from a third party entity, please note that the USDA Forest Service does not allow RV or trailer rentals to be pre-placed and/or delivered to the recreation area. The Reservation holder must drive the RV or trailer to the recreation area as it is their sole responsibility and alleviates the FS from any liability. Any commercial business that operates on federal land is required to have a special use permit. 36 CFR 261.10 (K)(L)
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
