Big Scrub Campground

11990 Se Nationalforest Rd 588, Umatilla, Florida, United States
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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
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Available sites

46 total sites
RV Sites 36 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 10 sites Check Availability

About Big Scrub Campground

Perennially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Big Scrub Campground sits in the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. A trailhead within the facility offers riders campsite-to-trail access. 14 day stay limit in a 30 day period in ALL Ocala National Forest CampgroundsFor reservations or refund request please call (877) 444-6777

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Motor Boat

Motor Boat

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table

Cabin Interior

  • Hot Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

46 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 007, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 009, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 010, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
50 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 014, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 015, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 018, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 021, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 022, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 023, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 024, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 025, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 026, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 027, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 028, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
70 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 029, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
100 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 030, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
100 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 031, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
90 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 032, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
90 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 033, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
90 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 034, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
100 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 035, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
100 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 036, Loop: BIG SCRUB RV
100 ft long · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 037, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 038, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 039, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 040, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 041, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 042, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 043, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 044, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 045, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel
⛺ 046, Loop: BIG SCRUB Tent
Gravel

Reviews (74)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Big Scrub Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with friendly and attentive camp hosts who enhance the experience. The bathrooms and showers are consistently noted for their cleanliness and hot water availability. While the roads leading to the campground are rough and the area lacks shade, the spacious campsites and access to ATV trails provide enjoyable camping opportunities.

Review Summary

4.0
74 reviews
5
58.1%
43
4
14.9%
11
3
8.1%
6
2
6.8%
5
1
12.2%
9

Chris P

Verified

April 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Camp host was always attentive and not a lot of people were there. Extremely quiet and nice

Anthony F

Verified

April 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Great quiet campground, Great riding and a fantastic camp host!

David H

Verified

May 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Great and safe place

Nicholas S

Verified

August 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Great time, awesome camp host. Clean facilities, nice area. Will be back again soon!

John M

Verified

August 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

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.

Chris M

Verified

August 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Very nice and peaceful, loved the restroom access and freedom. Will
Be back soon

Hunter S

Verified

September 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BIG SCRUB

3

Good

Steven E

Verified

September 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Campground was nice and clean. The camp host were amazing and helpful during my stay. The bathrooms were clean and hot water was nice

Daniel F

Verified

November 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Best for jumping right on centennial trail

Gustavo F

Verified

November 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG SCRUB

5

Nice in clean

Location & Directions for Big Scrub Campground

11990 Se Nationalforest Rd 588, Umatilla, FL 32784 United States

Elevation: 43 ft

Getting There

From I-75 east, travel on State Route 40 to Forest Road 588. Turn south on 588 and go approximately 8 mi. The campground is on the west side of the road.

Nearest town

Umatilla, FL - 14 mi

About 28 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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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