Hopkins Prairie Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · National Forests in Florida Fees: All camping reservations must be made via Rec.gov either online or over the phone. Season: October to June Reservations: First come, first served. Ocala National Forest Springs Hopper Pass: This day-use pass is $80 + tax per person. Overview There are only 21 sites at Hopkins Prairie. All are well-shaded in an oak hammock on a peninsula surrounded by the prairie, where cool breezes blow in when there is a little water in the prairie. Recreation - Depending on water levels in the prairie, you may be able to launch your canoe or jon boat to drift across the deeper spots in this vast ecosystem. Boat ramp available - $3 per vessel launch fee - Hopkins Prairie is a designated camping area with minimal facilities, open seasonally. - The vast expanse of Hopkins Prairie has ponds and shallows. Depending on water levels, it may be possible to fish from the bank or launch a canoe or jon boat to access the deeper areas. - With a year-round trailhead providing access to the Florida Trail, Hopkins Prairie is a popular destination for day hikers to wander off in either direction along the trail, or complete a section down… Getting there: The turnoff for Hopkins Prairie is 9.2 miles north along SR 19 from the intersection with SR 40. Turn left and follow the signs, turning left, right, and left along unmarked, unimproved roads to reach the camping area. Rules: - Campground parking is for campers only . There is a trailhead parking area along the access road to the campground. - All Ocala National Forest campgrounds allow pets, but they must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and are not permitted in designated swimming and picnicking areas. - A maximum stay limit of 14 consecutive days is allowed in a 30-day period. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10169583 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Naventure

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