Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone West

About

Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone West is a backcountry camping destination within Florida's Withlacoochee State Forest. Located approximately 9 miles northeast of Brooksville on the Croom Tract, this primitive zone caters to experienced backpackers seeking solitude in the Florida scrub and pine flatwoods. The camp zone boundary is marked by yellow bands painted on trees. Access requires a 5.25-mile hike from the Tucker Hill trailhead parking area. There are no developed facilities: no potable water, no restrooms, and no trash services. Campers should cache water in advance or pack in all supplies and pack out all waste. Some scattered areas within the zone have fire rings for cooking fires and may have primitive picnic tables or benches. The area shares trails with the popular Croom Off-Road Bicycle Trail system. During hunting season, campers should wear 500 square inches of blaze orange. Contact the Withlacoochee State Forest dispatch at 352-797-4100 before each day of your outing to check for prescribed burn activity that could affect trail access.

Directions

From Brooksville, head northeast on US-41 then east on Croom Road (CR 480) for approximately 9 miles. The trailhead parking is at Tucker Hill, located at 26578 Croom Road, Brooksville, FL 34601. From the parking area, hike approximately 5.25 miles to reach the primitive camp zone, which is marked by yellow-banded trees.