Dispersed Camping in Hernando County, Florida
Showing 30 locations in Hernando County.
Black Bear Ridge Campsite
Black Bear Ridge is a secluded primitive site situated along a quiet stretch of Campers Trail, surrounded by thick palmettos and pine trees.
Brooksville Walmart
A convenient paved commercial lot in Brooksville suited for quick overnight transit, located near shopping and highway access.
Buttgenbach Campground at CMA
Buttgenbach Campground offers designated campsites situated within the Croom Motorcycle Area of Withlacoochee State Forest.
Buttgenbach Campground
A developed campground located within the Croom Motorcycle Area of the Withlacoochee State Forest, popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
Chassahowitzka WMA - Campers Trail Primitive Campsites
A collection of thirteen designated primitive campsites nestled within the pine flatwoods and oak hammocks of the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area. Situated along Campers Trail, these individual clearings offer a quiet wilderness experience close to the Weeki Wachee River. All sites require prior reservation and permits through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Facilities are minimal, so campers must pack in all water and pack out all waste.
Cody's RV Park
A spacious 40-acre RV park with hiking trails, small ponds, clean restrooms with hot showers, a pool, and a clubhouse. The park features creative art displays along the walking trails.
Epic Health & Fitness Parking Lot
A large paved commercial parking lot located near Weeki Wachee Spring. Primarily suitable for self-contained rigs seeking a quick overnight stay, subject to local ordinances and business permission.
Florida Sand Music Ranch
A spacious 85-acre non-profit campground with over 200 sites offering water and 30-amp electric hookups. Features an extensive trail system, clean hot showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. Highly quiet and serene during standard periods, though it serves as a major bluegrass and group music venue during select weekends.
Fox Squirrel Trail Campsite
Fox Squirrel Trail Campsite is a designated primitive spot located on the eastern portion of the trail network, offering a secluded forest setting.
Hog Island Campground
A quiet, heavily forested campground situated along the Withlacoochee River. Amenities include hot showers, water hookups, a dump station, and a nearby kayak launch.
Horsefly Hill Campsite
Horsefly Hill is a primitive, designated campsite located in a slightly elevated oak hammock. It provides a peaceful setting with good shade and seclusion.
I-75 Ridge Manor Rest Areas
Official highway rest areas located on both the northbound and southbound sides of Interstate 75 near Ridge Manor. These heavily trafficked facilities feature large paved parking lots designated for passenger cars, RVs, and commercial trucks, and offer basic amenities including restrooms, drinking water, and picnic tables.
Ivy Grove Campsite
Ivy Grove is a deeply shaded, primitive campsite tucked away in a dense oak and ivy-draped hammock, providing excellent wind protection and privacy.
Live Oak Rise Campsite
Live Oak Rise is a beautiful primitive site situated under large, mature live oak trees, providing ample shade and a classic Florida wilderness feel.
Lookout Point Campsite
Lookout Point Campsite is located on a slight rise along the western loop of Campers Trail, offering nice views of the surrounding flatwoods.
Mary's Fish Camp
A historic, county-operated riverfront campground along the Mud River that offers developed RV sites and direct water access in Weeki Wachee.
Outpost Camp
A primitive hike-in camping area located along the Eagle Scout Trail in a scenic wilderness setting.
Pine Meadow Campsite
Pine Meadow features a spacious, primitive camping spot in a more open pine flatwood setting, allowing for great evening views of the sky.
Planet Fitness - High Point
A standard commercial parking lot in High Point. Gym management has historically permitted single-night stays for gym members when requested directly, provided rigs park on the sides of the lot.
Possum Hollow Campsite
Possum Hollow provides a secluded, primitive camping spot surrounded by natural Florida flatwoods. Great privacy with a small clearing suitable for tents or small campers.
Primitive Campsite
This designated primitive site on the northernmost loop of Campers Trail provides a peaceful, basic clearing for secluded tent or vehicle camping.
Quail Hollow Campsite
Quail Hollow Campsite is a quiet, grassy primitive clearing nestled among the pines, offering an excellent retreat for nature lovers looking for peace and quiet.
Raccoon Run Campsite
Raccoon Run offers a quiet, shaded primitive campsite along the southern loop of Campers Trail, featuring a natural forest setting with high privacy.
River Junction Campground, Withlacoochee State Forest
A leafy, rustic state forest campground located along the Withlacoochee River. It features well-spaced sites, flushing toilets, and hot showers, though maintenance and camp host presence can be inconsistent.
Silver Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground located along the Withlacoochee River within the Withlacoochee State Forest. It features level sites with water and electrical hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with easy access to hot showers and restrooms.
South Carter Pond Road - Richloam WMA
Dispersed camping and designated sites along South Carter Pond Road within the Richloam Wildlife Management Area. The environment features scenic pine flatwoods, cypress trees, and Spanish moss. Campsites like Pless Place offer basic amenities like a vault toilet. Road conditions are sandy and can become highly challenging and muddy after heavy rainfall, requiring high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Toad Hollow Campsite
Toad Hollow is a designated primitive campsite off Campers Trail. It features a flat, shaded clearing under oak and pine canopy, perfect for a single van or tent setup.
Walmart - High Point
A standard commercial overnight parking option located on Coastal Boulevard. This parking lot is highly convenient for quick overnight stays, though it experiences typical commercial traffic and noise.
Walmart - Spring Hill
A paved commercial parking lot situated near a local Walmart store.
Wild Cherry Meadow Campsite
Wild Cherry Meadow is a primitive campsite with a relatively open grassy clearing surrounded by wild cherry trees and pines, providing moderate shade.