About Big Scrub Campground
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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
Victor C
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Basic sites, some have power and water. Trails are sandy. You need to ride with some speed. We had a good time there and would go again
Timothy W
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: BIG SCRUB
This park is 5 miles into the Ocala National Forest, great for off-roading. We were able to make it to the campground with our 30 ft class C on the hard surface roads, not paved. Campsites were relatively level and the hosts were very friendly and informative. No power, but there were faucets sprinkled through each row as well as bathhouses.
Monay M
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: BIG SCRUB
UTV trails are very bumpy, tough on senior bodies. .
Shannon B
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG SCRUB
The trial seems one way when you get on due to how small it is. In fact it's two way. I was hit head on by a side by side and subsequently was badly injured. This isn't safe at all for enthusiasts.
On a more positive note the bathrooms are very clean
Alexander G
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG SCRUB
It’s quiet with good access to the pipe line area for hunting
William K
VerifiedDecember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BIG SCRUB
As I am typing this, the National forest page for ocala national forest big scrub campground still shows the campground closed until further notice. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/florida/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=83717&actid=29
I talked to a member of Recreation.gov customer service and she assured me that if the campground was not to opened in time for our reservation window we would be notified and my payment would be refunded but I got no notification. We felt that the trip that far would not be worth the expense if we arrived and weren't able to camp. I had tried to call the forest ranger station the days leading up to our reservation window but only got the voicemail. I made the reservation before I found the page that showed the campground closed until further notice.
I believe this was all brought about because of the 2 hurricanes that crossed Florida within a time period and communication between the actual camp area and the recreation.gov didn't allow for an accurate update.
DENA MARIE W
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BIG SCRUB
We love it here! Get up, grab a coffee and off 4-wheeling for the day. The Rangers are so awesome too. Very friendly and informative. Park is clean. We spend a lot of time here. I can't wait to go back.
Water hook up, they do have bathroom and showers w/warm water. Bring a generator if you want electric.
Rangers Rock! Thank you for all that you do.
Christopher C
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: BIG SCRUB
The first two times I visited this campground, I enjoyed the experience. There were very friendly camp hosts that kept the place in good working order. Unfortunately, my third trip to this place was anything but enjoyable.
The buildings all have broken windows, and busted doors. There are no longer any camp hosts on-site. The weeds are growing through the top of the picnic tables. Trash and litter is everywhere. (People are literally fly-dumping in the parking lot)
It's a shame to see this OHV camping area in such distress. SHAME ON THE FOREST SERVICE for allowing this!
Their motto is 'Caring For the Land and Serving People' "Well, they sure don't live up to that at this facility."
Ingrid R
VerifiedApril 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Super Clean, Beautifull and Exellent host Peggy and her husband
jason s
VerifiedMarch 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: BIG SCRUB
Easy access to the centennial trail
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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