$20
Big Scrub
Total sites: 46
Available Tonight: 45
Available this Weekend: 43
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 45
Available this Weekend: 43
Booking Window: 6 months
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National Forests in Florida › Seminole Ranger District › Florida
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› Umatilla
› Big Scrub Campground
Big Scrub Campground, FL - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Big Scrub Campground is located in the Seminole Ranger District, National Forests in Florida (44 min northeast of The Villages, FL) with an elevation of 139 feet. There are a total of 46 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 36 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night.
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Campsite Reviews (63)
4.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 57% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 8% | |
| 1 star | 8% |
@FredK9446883 · Camped on Mar 7, 2026 at Campsite #2
Host was not willing to help me register or tell me what I need to do to get registered.Very unfriendly acted, like he did not want me to camp in lake scrub campground.
Excellent
@CallieBD02CB47 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #36
Bathrooms were clean. Shower was hot. Camp sites were clean. Camp host was friendly and knowledgeable.
Major Issues
@DavidF6211822 · Camped on Feb 5, 2026 at Campsite #26
Camp host was great. Roads to the campground were terrible. Better roads would result in more customers.
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@WilliamD160031 · Camped on Feb 1, 2026 at Campsite #7
sorry! i did not read the rules , we arrived at 10am and wanted to start a fire it was 24 the camp host had alot to tell us ,did you read the rules?i paid for a camping spot for the night for us to hang out for the day and ride our dirtbikes . but he said we had to hang out in the parking lot until 3pm . you cannot come earlier than 3 pm and we didnt even spend the night . oh well lesson learned . do not come here early!
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@SamJ2761350 · Camped on Jan 23, 2026 at Campsite #30
The road going in was a bit rough. The bathroom was clean and the host was very friendly
Good
@KateB7910079 · Camped on Jan 22, 2026 at Campsite #1
The camp host was very rude. We were one of two guests in the entire campground. My husband drove over in the vehicle linked to the registration and asked him for the code to the bathroom. He refused saying we got it in the email. We didnt. He still refused, and then rudely asked us when we were leaving. We never got the code to the bathroom. The sites are pretty exposed, no trees, very basic. Im sure it bakes in the summer. The road going in is rough washboard for at least 5 miles. The place is run down, theres a creepy dilapidated building on entry, everything is rusty. I only gave it two stars because the Ocala Forest deserves them. We wont return to this camp.
Good
@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Jan 2, 2026 at Campsite #28
The host and wife are always welcoming and they keep the camp ground clean, safe, and maintained with exceptionally clean bathrooms. Been coming for years and will continue to do so in the future. Be sure to follow ocala and campground rules. Specifically, when using the gate after hours.
Major Issues
@BarbaraB381397 · Camped on Dec 26, 2025 at Campsite #11
This was a beautiful camping area, which was extremely conveniently located for riding on the ATV trails. We camped in tents with little ones and the campground was gated and had a perfect riding track for the kids. The campsites were really large and equipped with quality picnic tables and fire rings. There was not an electric or water hook up, but there were water spigots nearby the sites which helped with dishes and hand washing. There are trash bins located in abundance around around the campgrounds. The bathrooms were clean and cool. The showers were also clean, large, and had hot water. The weekend got relatively busy and the bathrooms stayed clean the whole time. All the info you need is provided in your reservation confirmation and the camp hosts were very friendly and extremely helpful when we had questions about the camp and/or trails. The trail head in the campground offered maps of the area. They also did a great job of making sure non-campers weren't riding all over the campground while the gates were open during the day. The gates were closed at night offering extra security, and the mini-track was closed up during quiet hours to discourage night time riding but reopened early in the morning for the fun to resume. There was plenty of firewood to be found nearby. There was limited shade, and definitley some dust from the roads but both were to be expected given where we were. I would recommend a tent for shade and a generator for charging things. It was affordable and easy to reserve. We had a fantastic time and we will definitley be going back!
@KimberlyB48851 · Camped on Nov 26, 2025 at Campsite #28
its a great place to camp !! the camp host were awesome!
Good
@GustavoF7384E4 · Camped on Nov 9, 2025 at Campsite #1
Nice and clean the ranger there very professional
Excellent
@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #27
Best for jumping right on centennial trail
No Service
@StevenE1286395 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #9
Campground was nice and clean. The camp host were amazing and helpful during my stay. The bathrooms were clean and hot water was nice
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@ChrisM9524349 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #25
Very nice and peaceful, loved the restroom access and freedom. WillBe back soon
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@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #5
Campground was clean as usual and the bath house is always a plus. The only complaint and its not the camp grounds fault is all the can am riders that used the road as a playground and slung rocks on my vehicle. The Latinos really need to be stopped they will destroy the opportunities for riding for the rest of us.
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@NicholasS29081 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #26
Great time, awesome camp host. Clean facilities, nice area. Will be back again soon!
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@AnthonyFCCE0EE · Camped on Apr 16, 2024 at Campsite #9
Great quiet campground, Great riding and a fantastic camp host!
Good
@DavidH4210996 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #27
Great and safe place
@ThomasW1659833 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #23
Campgrounds were clean and well maintained. This includes the restroom/shower facilities. Hosts were friendly, informative and maintained order among campers.
Good
@VictoriaC250EF · Camped on Mar 8, 2024 at Campsite #29
Clean and safe place to camp. Trail entry is on site. Chris the campground host is awesome.
Good
@GlennR5626543 · Camped on Feb 12, 2024 at Campsite #19
Big Scrub is kind of disappointing for its price. $28 ($20 for site and $8 for uncle Sam for the "convenience" of using the online service) unless you have the special passes and then its closer to $15 which is more fair.No hookups at all except for 3 spigots randomly in between sites spread across the whole site. Bathrooms are nice. Few sites are level and there is no shade which is crazy for a park in Florida.
Good
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