Big Scrub Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, near Umatilla, Florida.
Summary
Big Scrub Campground is a USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in Florida, about 42 miles (straight line) from Orlando. Expect 47 overnight sites (including 10 tent-only sites), with nightly fees from $20 to $22. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 ft. Within 5 miles there are 58.7 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Centennial Trail (0.4 mi away).
When to book: Recreation.gov's default: most campsites open 6 months before arrival, at 10 a.m. ET, but each campground can set its own window (check its Seasons and Fees tab). Example: Memorial Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, May 28, 2027): booking opens Sat, Nov 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. Source: Recreation.gov: Tips for making campsite reservations at popular locations. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (31)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Big Scrub Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 47 sites it is the #46 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($20) is $4 below the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 1 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 80% of Florida campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- Straight-line distance: Orlando ~42 mi, Tampa ~87 mi, Jacksonville ~89 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.TentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $20–$22, from the USDA Forest Service Big Scrub page (retrieved Oct 26, 2026).
Fee notes from the USDA Forest Service Big Scrub page: USDA Forest Service: "Overnight Use: Single Site: $20 per night"; "the 47-site Big Scrub Campground". Recreation.gov: "Sites A and B = Full Hook up = $12 + $10 = $22 per night". The USFS page also says: "This site is seasonally closed."
Trails near Big Scrub Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Trail | 0.4 mi | 12.7 | USFS |
| Big Scrub Link | 0.4 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Prairie Riding Loop | 0.8 mi | 26.8 | USFS |
| South Loop | 1.3 mi | 6.4 | USFS |
| Scrub Jay Shortcut | 1.9 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Lam Horse Trail | 2.4 mi | 9.2 | USFS |
| Baptist Riding Loop | 3.9 mi | 2.8 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
58.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 58.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Trail | 0.4 mi | 12.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Big Scrub Link | 0.4 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Prairie Riding Loop | 0.8 mi | 26.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| South Loop | 1.3 mi | 6.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Scrub Jay Shortcut | 1.9 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Lam Horse Trail | 2.4 mi | 9.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Baptist Riding Loop | 3.9 mi | 2.8 | Unrated | USFS |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Big Scrub Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 11.3 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 13.5 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 21.4 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Santos Campground (20.3 mi), LazyDays Wildwood (21.9 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
CampingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doe Lake Group Site National Forests in Florida |
3.6 | FL | — | — | E W | yes | — | Reserve | 5 (32.7 mi) |
| Big Bass Campground National Forests in Florida |
4.7 | FL | — | 19 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 2 (23.7 mi) |
| Buck Lake Group Campground National Forests in Florida |
7.5 | FL | — | — | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 10 (65.9 mi) |
| Lake Dorr Campground National Forests in Florida |
7.8 | FL | — | 34 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 8 (99.7 mi) |
| Juniper Springs Rec Area National Forests in Florida |
9.6 | FL | — | 79 | — | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 4 (31.4 mi) |
| Lake Dorr Cabin Cabins Open year-round National Forests in Florida |
9.7 | FL | — | — | E | — | — | Reserve | 7 (79.1 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.