Cedar Hammock Lodge- Day Use Event Facility
Open — Open year-round for day-use reservations from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Overnight stays are not permitted. Reservations can be made 2 days to 11 months in advance via Reserve America.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:04AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Freeze Watch issued December 30 at 12:04AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
About
Cedar Hammock Lodge is a day-use event facility located within the Richloam Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest in Sumter County. This peaceful, secluded venue sits approximately 8 miles from Webster and 7 miles from Mascotte in Lake County. The facility is designed to accommodate groups of up to 75 people for events between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. The facility features restrooms, an outdoor pavilion with a screened area that includes picnic tables, ceiling fans, and lighting, plus an outdoor grill. Inside amenities are climate-controlled with air conditioning. The facility is nestled within the expansive Withlacoochee State Forest, which spans across five counties and exceeds 165,000 acres. The forest is characterized by the Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek (all designated Outstanding Florida Waters), along with open pine sand hills, dense woodlands, and canopied trails. The surrounding forest provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for bald eagles, fox squirrels, gopher tortoises, white-tailed deer, and turkeys. Tree species include slash pine, longleaf pine, pond and bald cypress, maple, southern magnolia, hickory, and various oak species. Colorful wildflowers bloom in autumn throughout the area. Note that overnight stays are not permitted at this day-use facility, and pets are not allowed. The indoor fireplace may not be used.
Directions
From I-75: Take Exit 309, head east 15 miles on US-98/SR-50, turn right (south) onto Linden Road, then immediately left onto County Road 772. Continue east 3 miles to the entrance on the right. From Suncoast Parkway: Take Exit 46 (Cortez Blvd/SR-50), head east on SR-50 to Linden Road, turn right onto Linden Road, then immediately left onto County Road 772 and continue east 3 miles to entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone East 7.0mi
- Pless Place Overnight Hunt Camp 7.1mi
- Pless Place Hunt Camp 7.3mi
- Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone North 9.0mi
- Meg's Hole Hunt Camp 9.8mi
- Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South 11mi
- River Junction Campground Withlacoochee State Forest 13mi
- Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In 14mi
- Silver Lake Campground Withlacoochee State Forest 14mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $46.73 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 797-4140 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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