Cypress Glen Campground Withlacoochee State Forest
Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Reserve America up to 11 months in advance. Day use areas open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gate code provided on confirmation for after-hours access.
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
Cypress Glen Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest in Hernando County, situated on the shore of Silver Lake, part of the Withlacoochee River system. The campground is part of the Silver Lake Recreation Complex and provides convenient access just 5 miles from I-75 Exit 301. The facility offers 34 campsites with electric and water hookups, accommodating up to 8 people per site. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grate or grill. Maximum equipment lengths range from 20 to 60 feet, with most sites accommodating 28-40 foot rigs. One bathhouse serves the campground, and a dump station is located in the adjacent Silver Lake Campground. The campground allows a maximum of 1 RV and 1 tent or 2 tents per site. Withlacoochee State Forest spans across five counties and exceeds 165,000 acres, featuring diverse ecosystems from open pine sand hills to dense woodlands and canopied trails. The Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek have all been designated as Outstanding Florida Waters. Recreational opportunities include boating, paddling, fishing on Silver Lake, hiking, wildlife viewing, and bicycling. The campground provides access to the Withlacoochee State Trail and extensive Croom hiking and mountain biking trails. Wildlife viewing opportunities include bald eagles, fox squirrels, gopher tortoises, white-tailed deer, and turkeys.
Directions
From I-75: Take Exit 301 for SR-50/US Hwy 98 S. Head east on SR-50/US Hwy 98 S to Croom-Rital Road at the 3rd traffic light. Turn left (north) on Croom-Rital Road and continue approximately 3.5 miles to the entrance to Silver Lake Recreation Complex on the right. Follow the road to the right for the campgrounds. Cypress Glen Campground is the second campground on the left in the complex.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Cypress Glen Campground Withlacoochee State Forest 0.0mi
- Crooked River Campground Withlacoochee State Forest 0.0mi
- Crooked River Group Camp Withlacoochee State Forest 0.0mi
- Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone Paddle In 0.9mi
- Training Pavilion At Cma Withlacoochee State Forest 1.3mi
- River Junction Campground Withlacoochee State Forest 1.3mi
- Hammock Day Use Area Pavilion At Cma Withlacoochee State Forest 1.4mi
- Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone East 1.9mi
- Buttgenbach Campground At Croom Motorcycle Area 3.3mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $13.45 - $22.42 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 797-4140 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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