Mutual Mine Youth Group Camp Withlacoochee State Forest

About

Mutual Mine Youth Group Camp is a dedicated group tent camping facility within the Mutual Mine Recreation Area of Withlacoochee State Forest in Citrus County, Florida. Positioned beside a scenic man-made lake, this campground is specifically designed to accommodate organized youth groups including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and church groups, with capacity for up to 50 people without requiring portable toilets. The campground provides essential primitive camping amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, a central potable water system, and restroom facilities. Showers are available at the nearby Mutual Mine Campground, located outside the youth camping area. Hiking trails are accessible from the campground, and leashed pets are permitted. Withlacoochee State Forest spans over 165,000 acres across five counties, featuring Outstanding Florida Waters including the Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek. Campers should contact WSF Dispatch regarding prescribed burns before visiting, and blaze orange clothing is recommended during hunting seasons when venturing outside the campground. Alcohol is prohibited within the campground.

Directions

Located in Citrus County, less than 30 minutes south of Inverness, FL. Contact the Withlacoochee Visitor Center at 15003 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 for specific directions.