Big Scrub Campground
Florida
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Conditions: Blocked
for campground, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h
problem: Agency alerts
5 active alerts in National Forests in Florida; most severe: Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program
USFSPosted Jun 8 · checked 17 h ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 89°F / low 73°F, 93% precip — 65/100 for campground
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Big Scrub Campground
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About this campground
Big Scrub Campground offers a rustic camping experience in Florida's distinctive scrubland ecosystem, where sandy terrain and native vegetation create an authentic backcountry setting. The campground welcomes visitors who plan ahead with advance reservations, making it ideal for those seeking a quieter escape for outdoor recreation in a natural Florida landscape.
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When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lisbon, FL weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high46° low
- Feb70° high49° low
- Mar75° high53° low
- Apr81° high59° low
- May86° high65° low
- Jun89° high71° low
- Jul90° high73° low
- Aug90° high73° low
- Sep87° high71° low
- Oct81° high64° low
- Nov74° high54° low
- Dec69° high49° low
Where it is
- Seminole Ranger District · Ranger district
- National Forests in Florida · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for National Forests in Florida as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure Order
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Fire Restrictions in Effect for Ocala National Forest
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program
critical · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Lam Horse TrailHiking3.5 mi
- Doe Lake Group SiteCamping3.6 mi
- Big BassCamping4.7 mi
- Baptist Riding LoopHiking6.1 mi
- Buck LakeCamping7.5 mi
- Flatwoods Riding LoopHiking7.6 mi
- Lake Dorr CgCamping7.9 mi
- Prairie Riding LoopHiking7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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