Abandoned Camp Withlacoochee and Exploring Withlacoochee State Forest

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Along the Florida Trail here in the Withlacoochee State Forest is a really nice place to enjoy nature and explore off the beaten path. You never know what you may come across with many layers of history to discover and learn about. The Florida National Scenic Trail leads for many miles throughout this section of the wilderness along with many off trails. Lots of recreational activities for everyone to enjoy nature. On the hike I discovered a place known as Camp Withlacoochee or Withlacoochee Wilderness Camp back in the 1960's. It was a wilderness retreat for the Girl Scouts and was in use up until the 1980's. Since exploring around this place I have received letters from former scouts who stayed here during those times and say that they have lots of memories. It's sad to see it abandoned today and nearly gone to nature but some traces from the past remain. It must've been a nice place in those days camping in the treehouses by the Withlacoochee River. I have only found limited information on the site over the years so I am glad to be able to share the history and what remains here in this place, it's always changing. "he Suncoast Council in the 1960’s established this campsite deep within the Withlacoochee State Forest. It was called “Camp Withlacoochee” or “Withlacoochee Wilderness Camp” and was built on 72 acres. Girl Scouts from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties utilized the camp throughout the 1960’s to the 1980’s. Valuable life lessons and outdoor skills were taught at the camp." Thank you for watching and following the adventures, please enjoy!

Croom Tract in Withlacoochee State Forest: https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Withlacoochee-State-Forest/Recreation-Areas-on-the-Croom-Tract-at-Withlacoochee-State-Forest

Suncoast Chapter of The Florida Trail: https://suncoast.floridatrail.org/web/croom_hiking_trail.php

Crooked River Campground nearbyL https://floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com/camping/crooked-river-campground-withlacoochee-state-forest/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=FLFS&parkId=1120163

Blog Post: https://floridatrailblazer.com/2019/02/21/abandoned-girl-scout-camp-in-withlacoochee-state-forest/

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Do you have a story or childhood memory from staying at this camp or possibly some old photos? If you would like to share about it please feel free to comment below or contact me at [email protected]

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