Dispersed Camping in Citrus County, Florida
Showing 12 locations in Citrus County.
Bearhead Hammock Recreation Area
An equestrian-friendly campground located in the Withlacoochee State Forest, offering spacious, quiet sites among the trees. The area features horse corrals, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it an excellent stop for nature lovers.
Chassahowitzka River Campground
A developed riverside campground offering separate RV sites with hookups and primitive tent campsites. The area features a boat launch with kayak rentals and scenic river access.
Flying Eagle Preserve
Free primitive campsites within the Flying Eagle Preserve, managed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Free online reservations are required in advance, allowing stays up to 6 nights. The preserve features wooded campsites equipped with fire rings and picnic tables, surrounded by nature trails and wildlife. High-decibel airboats operate periodically on nearby waterways.
Fort Cooper State Park Primitive Campground
A small primitive group-style campground along the lake's edge inside Fort Cooper State Park. This facility is strictly limited to ground-tent camping only; sleeping in cars, vans, or RVs is prohibited.
Holder Mine Campground
A well-established developed campground located within the Withlacoochee State Forest, offering shaded sites with water and electric hookups, hot showers, and access to nearby hiking trails.
Lowe's Parking Lot
Paved parking lot offering convenient overnight stays for self-contained rigs, located near highway access.
Mutual Mine Campground
A quiet, gated developed campground featuring 13 well-spaced gravel campsites set beside a former quarry within Withlacoochee State Forest. Sites are shaded and include lantern posts, water spigots, and fire rings, with shared access to clean restrooms and hot showers.
Potts Preserve River Primitive Camping
Free primitive camping located within Potts Preserve. Shaded and unshaded sites are available adjacent to the river. Amenities are limited to portable toilets, with no potable water or electric hookups. Advance reservation is required to receive the gate access code.
Rock Crusher Canyon RV Resort
A fully developed commercial RV resort featuring paved sites, full hookups, and resort amenities in Lecanto.
Ross Prairie Campground and Trailhead
A clean, small state park campground offering 14 pull-through sites with water and electric hookups. Facilities include a modern bathhouse with hot showers and access to the scenic Ross Prairie trail system.
Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite
A basic primitive camping area located along the Ross Prairie trail system.
Tillis Hill Equestrian Campground
A quiet, well-maintained campground within the Withlacoochee State Forest. It features spacious sites with electric and water hookups, a dump station, horse stalls, and clean restrooms with hot showers.