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Hours

Monday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch Introduce

Welcome to Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch, nestled along the picturesque Withlacoochee River in Bushnell, Florida. This hidden gem offers a perfect escape for nature lovers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're pitching a tent, launching a kayak, or simply soaking in the natural beauty, Hog Island provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by lush landscapes and abundant wildlife.

The campground features spacious campsites, each equipped with water access, and a centrally located bathroom house with hot water for your convenience. While some sites may lack complete privacy, they are thoughtfully spaced apart to ensure a comfortable experience. The area is known for its clean facilities and well-maintained trails, making it ideal for families and solo adventurers alike.

One of the highlights of Hog Island is its wildlife. Guests often spot deer, armadillos, and other native animals roaming near the campsites, adding a touch of magic to your stay. While fishing within the campground may not always meet expectations, nearby fishing spots offer excellent opportunities for anglers.

Here’s what some of our satisfied guests have to say:

  • "Beautiful area with clean restrooms and an easy-to-walk trail. Campsite #2 is huge and perfect for families."
  • "We loved our time here, despite a tick issue at Campsite #1. The wildlife sightings made it unforgettable."
  • "The campground has water on each site and hot water in the bathroom house. We saw 12 deer and an armadillo on our first day!"
  • "While the fishing wasn’t great here, there are good spots nearby. I’d definitely stay again."

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Hog Island Recreation Area invites you to unwind, explore, and create lasting memories. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, this campground is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking tranquility and adventure in Florida’s great outdoors.

Location

FloridaSumter CountyBushnell

Customer Reviews

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D Mills
Jan 21, 2025

We had two families one at Campsite #1, the other at Campsite #2. Campsite #2 is huge. Beautiful area. The restrooms were very clean. The trail was easy to walk. The only complaint is that campsite #1 had a tick infestation. 5 of our 9 person party ended up with ticks on them. However, we loved our time there.

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MARCUS DE MATOS
Mar 17, 2023

This is a very nice campground, it has water on each campsite and a bathroom house with hot water in the center for all guests. Some campsites are not very private but they are all away from each other. On my first day we had 12 deers close to our campsite and also saw an armadillo, that already makes me happy. While the fishing wasn't as good as I expected, there are some very good fishing spots nearby. I would definitely stay here again in the future.

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Rebecca Kafton
Jul 02, 2023

This campground would receive a 3 star rating if it weren't for the ticks. My God the ticks at this campground are unbelievable! They're absolutely everywhere and sprays aren't very effective. When they get you it takes a month to heal from the bite. It's reasonably priced, conveniently located right by the Withlacoochee River complete with a little launch for kayaks and canoes, it has showers (which are not well maintained), a spot for trash, running water at every campsite, and friendly patrons. Even with all the good considered, it still deserves a low rating for the out of control ticks.

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Doug Fallin
Apr 22, 2023

Near perfect! This is a beautiful campground on the river. Campsites are huge, especially #13. Most are shaded with some sun for solar. There is a bathhouse with flush toilets, sinks and hot showers. Each site had potable water. There is a trash bin and pomp out station. All this for $10/night. However, the ticks are out of control. In gathering firewood around my site, I picked up 10 or so ticks. They are tiny and got on everything. 3 days later, I'm still finding them in the RV. Also, dogs are not allowed. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the ticks, but that would be a horrible combination. Cell service is spotty. T mobile had 2 to 3 bars.

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Matt Reiber
Feb 16, 2025

Decent camping, nice hiking trail. Beware of ticks,lots of them and some are very tiny, found under my waist line day after leaving plus they were falling down on me as I sat out on my camp site. February of 25.

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Alex Bennett
May 16, 2025

Rename to Tick Island. No way I can bring the kids and wife. Awesome kayak spot. Great Florida wild life. Deer, gators, hawks. Really great. Good for a guys trip maybe. If it weren’t for the 8 ticks that got on me in 6 hours I’d give it a better score. I camp a lot and this was a first. These suckers were big too. Bath house was usable but definitely not clean. Not uncommon for a park like this. No host on site. All good, just more hobo than I’m used to. 👍 Enjoy it for what it is and come prepared. Now you know! 👍

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Lisa Alward
Mar 22, 2025

Beautiful campground our site was large and private. great kayaking. We were there only 16 hours and the ticks were on our dog and us. We would love to go back but they need to spray to control the tick population.