Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South
Open year-round on a first-come-first-served basis. Permits available through Reserve America. Check Florida's burn ban dashboard before planning campfires, as drought conditions may result in fire restrictions.
Flood Warning issued October 11 at 10:09AM EDT until October 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall, water levels on Cypress Creek remain elevated. With additional heavy rainfall forecast, water levels are expected to continue rising, and could reach minor flood stage in the next few days. Elevated water levels continue on the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon due to a combination of excessive hydrilla growth along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between U.S. 41 and Lake Rousseau, and recent heavy rainfall. Water levels are expected to hold steady before slowly decreasing over the next several days. However, the river is forecast to remain in flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cypress Creek at SR 54 Worthington Gardens. * WHEN...From late Monday night to late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding begins at the recreation area on State Road 54. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 7.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.1 feet on 05/29/1976. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Richloam Tract Primitive Camp Zone South is one of several designated backcountry camping areas within the 165,000-acre Withlacoochee State Forest. Located in Sumter County about 20 miles east of Brooksville, the camp zone requires a roughly four-mile hike from the Richloam Fire Tower trailhead parking area on Clay Sink Road. The zone boundaries are marked with yellow-banded trees. This is true primitive camping with no developed amenities. Some established spots within the zone may have a fire ring or picnic table, but there is no potable water, no toilets, and no trash service. Campers must pack in all water and supplies and pack out all trash. The area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, birding, stargazing, wildflower viewing, and wildlife observation in a quiet backcountry setting. During hunting season, visitors should wear bright-colored clothing. The forest conducts prescribed burns, so contact Withlacoochee State Forest Dispatch at 352-797-4100 before your trip to check conditions. Always verify the current burn ban status before planning a campfire.
Directions
From I-75 Exit 301, take SR-50 east, cross US-301, continue east on SR-50, then turn right (south) onto Clay Sink Road. Drive approximately 1 mile to the Richloam Fire Tower trailhead parking area on the west side of Clay Sink Road. The camp zone is approximately 4 miles from the parking area.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 797-4140 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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