Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C

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245 reviews
Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C

Quick Facts

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Booking

Reservable

Sites

14 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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800-435-7352; 800-352-9832
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What Campers Say

4.45

Recommended

Based on 245 reviews

302 Google reviews

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"Reviewers praise excellent trail access, helpful campground hosts, clean bathhouse facilities, and strong Verizon cell service; common criticisms are small, exposed sites, distance to the bathhouse, and highway noise."

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Campground Map

Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C
No map location available
Driving directionsAccess via FL‑484 / Cross Florida Greenway; trailhead parking and campground accessed from roadway near the Ross Prairie trailhead.
Accessible from FL‑484. Campground is adjacent to a busy highway with paved main access but interior campground roads are gravel.
Nearby places
Dunnellon (nearest town, short drive)
Rainbow Springs State Park (short drive).
Nearby supplies
Dunnellon (nearest town for groceries, fuel and services)

Best Time to Camp at Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C

Winter through early spring is your sweet spot here, when comfortable temperatures make trail time irresistible and those open sites feel just right. November through March delivers ideal camping weather, with mid-March hitting peak perfection as bugs retreat and wildflowers start their colorful performance. Summer visits are doable but bring your A-game—think shade structures, plenty of water, and a healthy respect for Florida's signature afternoon thunderstorms that roll across those big open skies.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
3.0 / 5

Florida summers are hot/humid and wetlands may bring mosquitoes; trails remain available.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Fall likely offers milder weather for hiking and biking on the Greenway trails.

Spring(Mar-May)
4.0 / 5

Spring is typically excellent for trail use and wildflower/green season in Florida.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
3.5 / 5

Mild Florida winters make trails accessible; no snow/closure concerns.

Planning Tips

    About Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C

    Loop C's 14 pull-through sites may be no-frills, but what they lack in shade and amenities they make up for in pure access to adventure. Park your rig in this open clearing and you're literally steps from the trailhead, where miles of paths wind through some of central Florida's most captivating wild spaces along the Cross Florida Greenway.
    Fourteen pull-through sites arranged in a single open loop on gravel pads; sites are generally open with minimal shade and limited privacy, often used by RVs and trail users.
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    Amenities available

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    Electricity hookups
    Flush toilets
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    Activities you can enjoy

    Direct access to the Ross Prairie and Cross Florida Greenway trail systems supports hiking, trail running, bicycling, and equestrian use; casual nature walks and wildlife viewing are also noted.
    HikingTrails from the campground lead through pine flatwoods, sandhill and open prairie, with connections to the Ross Prairie and the paved Cross Florida Greenway.
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    Policies & Safety

    Hazards & AlertsNoted issues include strong highway/traffic noise from the adjacent road, very limited shade and sun exposure (heat risk in warm months), and gravel interior roads with occasional potholes. Distance to the bathhouse from some sites is significant.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    245 reviews
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    Ross Prairie Trailhead And Campground Loop C is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Reviewers praise excellent trail access, helpful campground hosts, clean bathhouse facilities, and strong Verizon cell service; common criticisms are small, exposed sites, distance to the bathhouse, and highway noise.
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    Based on 245 reviews

    What Campers Love

    Direct trail access to Ross Prairie and the Cross Florida Greenway; friendly and helpful campground hosts; clean restrooms and showers; strong Verizon cell service/bandwidth noted by multiple users.
    Based on 245 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    Bring sunshade or awning and expect little privacy; be prepared for a walk to the bathhouse (bike recommended for convenience); good option for short stays or trail-focused trips; verify...
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    Based on 245 reviews

    Camper Quotes

    "a bit of a walk" (about the bathhouse); "not a good example of the real Florida" (comment on the barren, open layout); one reviewer called the campground host "the friendliest they had met so far."
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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