River Junction Withlacoochee State Forest Overview

River Junction Campground has 20 campsites and is located next to the Withlacoochee River at the southern end of Silver Lake.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (23 to 45 feet). Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, showers, trash collection and a dump station.  There’s also a boat ramp and picnic area at the campground.

Other campgrounds in the area include Hog Island, Cypress Glen and Silver Lake.

River Junction – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation includes paddling (canoe, kayak, paddle-board), hiking, fishing, swimming, water sports, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

The Withlacoochee River, Little Withlacoochee River, and Jumper Creek have all been designated as Outstanding Florida Waters, and each meanders through this forest which spans across 5 counties and exceeds 165,000 acres. Withlacoochee is a Native American word meaning “crooked river”.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing