Hog Island Recreation Area, Campground & Kayak Launch

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 👍

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.