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Big Scrub Campground

46 sitesNo hookupsRVs to 40 ft

Big Scrub Campground is a 46-site campground in National Forests in Florida near Umatilla, Florida. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Umatilla, FL · Map and directions
Campsites
46 (10 tent-only)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
40 ft
Pets
Not listed: check with the campground
Campfires
Not listed: check current fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(352) 625-2520

About Big Scrub Campground

Perennially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Big Scrub Campground sits in the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. A trailhead within the facility offers riders campsite-to-trail access.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Big Scrub Campground

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Salt Springs Recreation Area

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Frequently asked questions

Does Big Scrub Campground have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Big Scrub Campground?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.

How big an RV fits at Big Scrub Campground?

The longest site takes vehicles up to 40 feet. Many sites are shorter, so check the individual site before booking.