Citrus Tract Primitive Camp Zone Loop D

The Withlacoochee State Forest features diverse natural communities including open pine sand hills, dense woodlands, and canopied trails through slash pine, longleaf pine, cypress, maple, and oak forests. Wildlife viewing opportunities include bald eagles, fox squirrels, gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. The area features elevation changes unusual for Florida, along with unique geological features like sinkholes and caves nearby. Campers should note this is within a Wildlife Management Area and must wear 500 square inches of blaze orange during hunting seasons. Contact the forest dispatch at 352-797-4100 before each outing to verify if prescribed burning is scheduled. The forest will close if Hernando County is placed under a tropical storm or hurricane warning. Reservations are first-come, first-served and can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Florida State Forests reservation system.