Santos Trailhead And Campground
Open year-round. Park gates open 8 a.m. until sundown daily. Campers arriving after sunset should call the park at +1 (352) 369-2693 on the day of arrival for gate combination and instructions. All campers must be set up before 11 p.m.
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 5:42AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Patchy to areas of locally dense fog have developed across inland portions of southeast Georgia, northeast and north central Florida early this morning. Visibilities may occasionally be reduced below one half mile for these locations through the early morning hours on Sunday. Motorists early this morning should remain alert for sudden changes in visibility, especially in low spots and near marshes, rivers, creeks or lakes. If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.
About
Santos Trailhead and Campground is situated on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in Marion County, just west of U.S. 441 on Southeast 80th Street between Ocala and Belleview. The 25-site campground provides water and electric hookups suitable for RVs, trailers, and tent campers, with a bathhouse and dump station on-site. Reserved for overnight stays year-round, it serves as base camp for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the surrounding trails. The adjacent Santos Trailhead is internationally recognized as a Bronze Ride Center by the International Mountain Bike Association, featuring over 80 miles of diverse single-track mountain bike trails developed and maintained through partnership with the Ocala Mountain Bike Association. Trails range from beginner-friendly to expert-level, including the unique Vortex Freeride area built in a former limerock quarry. Every March, the Santos Fat Tire Festival draws hundreds of participants and top MTB manufacturers for one of the biggest mountain biking festivals in the Southeast. Beyond mountain biking, the area offers 79 miles of equestrian trails accessible from a day-use staging area, a 16-mile paved multi-use trail opened in 2018, and the Florida National Scenic Trail which traverses through the trailhead connecting westward to Dunnellon and eastward to the Ocala National Forest. Day-use amenities include restrooms, potable water, bike wash racks, and several picnic pavilions.
Directions
Located just west off U.S. 441 on Southeast 80th Street between Ocala and Belleview, across from the Marion County Sheriff's Santos Station.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 62ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 369-2693 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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