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Available Dec 12–13 · 1 night46 sites open for every night · from $20/night
Big Scrub Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Umatilla, about 25 miles from Ocala. It lists 36 RV or RV/tent sites and 10 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft (official limit).
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| Site | Sa 12 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 012 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | ✓ |
Your dates (Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Florida Rig Fit tool
11990 SE NATIONALFOREST RD 588
24.7 mi to Ocala (straight-line)
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Big Scrub Campground sits inside central Florida's Ocala National Forest amid the region's distinctive sand pine scrub part of the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi and the largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest in the world. The site accommodates a total of 46 campsites: 36 that will take both RVs and tents and 10 tent-only sites. Two designated full-hookup spots (Sites A and B) are charged at $12 + $10, for a total of $22 per night; other site fees vary, so make reservations or request refunds by calling the reservation line at (877) 444-6777. Facilities at the campground include showers, restrooms and potable drinking water, and the loop layout makes it straightforward to back an RV into site pads while leaving plenty of space for tent setups. Note that the location has limited staffing if you need general information about conditions or services call (352) 625-2520 before you arrive. What sets Big Scrub apart is immediate access to off-road riding: a trailhead inside the campground puts you onto the 47-mile Ocala Adventure Trail and the marked Tread Lightly Four Wheel Drive Way, so riders can go from campsite to trail without hauling gear to a separate staging area. Use of the trail system requires a permit, and riders should confirm rules and obtain permits ahead of time from the forest office or the forest service OHV information page. Beyond wheeled recreation, the campground is a short drive from Alexander Springs, where warm, clear spring water invites swimming, canoeing and diving in a spring-fed lake and creek. To reach Big Scrub from I-75, head east on State Road 40 and follow Forest Road 588 south for roughly eight miles the campground sits on the west side of the road allowing easy access to miles of sandy trails and wide open Florida sky.
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the official RV length limit here. Pickup area: Ocala, about 25 mi straight-line from Big Scrub Campground. RV rentals in Ocala
Pick up in Lady Lake
Pick up in Lady Lake
Pick up in Lady Lake| $20 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 043 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 038 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 046 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 044 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 042 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 040 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | ✓ | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Official limit 40 ft: longest permitted equipment length on the Recreation.gov site list [Recreation.gov site list: BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov site list: BIG SCRUB CAMPGROUND (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Managed by USDA Forest Service (National Forests in Florida). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (45 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Campground was nice and clean. The camp host were amazing and helpful during my stay. The bathrooms were clean and hot water was nice ”
“Very nice and peaceful, loved the restroom access and freedom. Will Be back soon”
Available Dec 12–13 · 1 night2 sites open for every night
Available Dec 12–13 · 1 night18 sites open for every night
Available Dec 12–13 · 1 night8 sites open for every nightClosest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Big Scrub Campground, not driving.
