Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground
Open year-round, 365 days a year. Park hours are 8 a.m. until sundown. On-site campground host available. Campers arriving after sunset should call 352-732-2606 on the day of arrival for gate combination and instructions. Reservations available via reserve.floridastateparks.org.
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 1:48PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Horse Creek Near Arcadia at SR 72 affecting DeSoto County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Citrus and Levy Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Withlacoochee at US 41 Dunnellon. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 28.2 feet, Docks and boat ramps flood along the river in Citrus and Marion counties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:45 PM EDT Monday was 28.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady at flood stage. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.2 feet on 10/02/1979. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground is a well-equipped camping destination situated along the southern boundary of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in Marion County, adjacent to Ross Prairie State Forest. This full-service campground features 14 pull-through sites with compacted shell surface, each equipped with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical pedestals and potable water hookups, making it ideal for RVs and horse trailers alike. The facility is particularly popular with equestrians, offering two horse wash racks and access to nearly 14 miles of equestrian trails within this segment of the greenway between State Road 200 and County Road 484. Mountain bikers can explore approximately 5.7 miles of single-track trails, while hikers have access to the Florida National Scenic Trail via a 1-mile blue-blazed connector that leads to the main orange-blazed through-trail running between Dunnellon and Santos. Campground amenities include a bathhouse with flush toilets, a dump station, picnic pavilions, and trash collection. Picnic tables are provided at each campsite, with fire rings available at the pavilions and equestrian sites. An on-site campground host is available year-round. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with resident species including whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobcat, alligators in the prairie, and gopher tortoises in the sandhills.
Directions
From Ocala (I-75): head west on SR 200 for 10.5 miles. From Crystal River (US 19/98): head east on FL 44, then left onto County Rd 486/West Norvell Bryant Highway, then left on FL 200 for 5.8 miles. Address: 10660 S.W. Highway 200, Dunnellon FL 34431.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 86ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 732-2606 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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