Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground

Open — Open year-round, 365 days a year from 8 a.m. until sundown. Reservations available through Florida State Parks. Campers arriving after sunset should call 352-732-2606 on the day of arrival for gate combination and instructions.

About

Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground is situated along the southern boundary of the Cross Florida Greenway, adjacent to Ross Prairie State Forest in Marion County. This full-service campground features 14 sites, each equipped with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical pedestals plus potable water hookups. The campground is particularly equestrian-friendly, offering high tie posts at all sites with the option for personal portable stalls or pens, along with a dedicated horse wash-down area for post-ride cool down. An on-site campground host is available year-round. The area is ecologically unique due to the adjacent placement of high, dry sandhill communities next to wetland prairie systems, providing habitat to a wide range of species. When the ephemeral prairie is flooded, visitors can spot dozens of waterfowl, wading birds, alligators, and other wildlife. The upland areas are home to white-tailed deer, wild turkey, bobcat, gopher tortoises, and numerous bird species including hawks. The campground provides access to extensive trail systems including approximately 5.7 miles of natural surface single-track mountain biking trails, 14 miles of equestrian trails, and the Florida National Scenic Trail. A 1.3-mile multi-use section connects to a 16-mile paved trail ending at Santos Trailhead. Day-use facilities include equestrian staging areas, bike and hike trailheads, restrooms with potable water, and a picnic pavilion. The campground includes a bathhouse and dump station for registered campers.

Directions

Located at 10660 S.W. Highway 200, Dunnellon, FL 34431, along the east side of State Road 200 adjacent to the entrance to Ross Prairie State Forest.

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