Santos Trailhead And Campground
Open year-round. Entrance station hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days with a 7-day break required before returning. Reservations available through Florida State Parks/ReserveAmerica up to 11 months in advance.
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:06PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Florida... Cypress Creek At SR 54 Worthington Gardens affecting Pasco County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Withlacoochee At US 41 Dunnellon affecting Marion, Levy and Citrus 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 occurring and is forecast to continue. * 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 8:45 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 28.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Saturday was 28.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hold around 28.3 feet for the next few days. - Flood stage is 28.2 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.3 feet on 10/05/1965. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Santos Trailhead and Campground is a Florida State Parks facility located on the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway between Ocala and Belleview. The 23-site campground provides electric and water hookups suitable for RVs up to 42 feet, trailers, and tent campers. Each site includes a picnic table, and fire rings or barbecue grills are permitted. A modern bathhouse with flush toilets and showers serves the campground, along with a dump station and trash receptacles throughout. 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. The trailhead offers air pumps, tools, bike wash stations, and ADA-accessible paved trails. The campground operates year-round with reservations available through ReserveAmerica. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days with a 7-day break required before returning. Horses are permitted with a negative Coggins test. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM with checkout at 1:00 PM.
Directions
From US-441 between Ocala and Belleview, turn west onto SE 80th Street. The trailhead and campground entrance is on the left, across from the Marion County Sheriff's Santos Station.
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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 | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 62ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 369-2693 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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