Shangri-la Trailhead And Campground Campground
Open year-round with campground hosts on-site 365 days. Gates open 8 a.m. until sundown. Reservations available through the Florida State Parks system up to 11 months in advance.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:48PM 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 Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties. .Due to recent heavy rainfall water levels remain elevated along the Horse Creek near Arcadia. The Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon has been steadily rising since July, and on September 15 reached flood stage. The cause of the high water along the Withlacoochee River at Dunnellon is due to excessive hydrilla growth (from the river bottom to the water surface) along a 4.5 mile stretch of river between US 41 and Lake Rousseau. The hydrilla is acting like a dam and holding water back, causing water levels to rise. * 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 7:45 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 28.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 28.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM EDT Sunday 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
Shangri-La Trailhead and Campground occupies a scenic stretch of rolling sandhills along the southern boundary of the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in Marion County. The campground's 24 pull-through sites sit on compacted shell and are designed with equestrians in mind, though they accommodate RVs, trailers, and tent campers equally well. Sites are primitive with no individual hookups, but communal water is available and generators are permitted outside quiet hours. The facility includes a full bathhouse with showers and accessible restrooms, a dump station, two horse wash racks, and two covered picnic pavilions. Day-use visitors can access the equestrian and bike trailhead without a fee. A single-track trail from Shangri-La connects to the greenway's internationally-recognized 63.4-mile mountain bike network, which includes the famous Santos trails. Hikers can pick up a 3.5-mile moderate-difficulty segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail, marked with orange blazes. The campground operates year-round with hosts on-site 365 days. Reservations are available through the Florida State Parks reservation system up to 11 months in advance. Pets are welcome but must be leashed when outside the camping unit and confined during quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Directions
From I-75: Go west on Hwy 484 for approximately two miles, then turn right on Marion Oaks Course. After the curve to the left, Marion Oaks Course becomes Marion Oaks Trail. Continue approximately six miles, then turn right onto S.W. 69th Court. Continue straight into the Shangri-La Campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (352) 347-1163 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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