| Alt Names |
Croom, Croom Motorcycle Area, Croom Recreation Area, Croom Tract Of The Withlacochee Forest, Crooms Park, Croom Motorcyle Area, Laurain Gulch, Lorain Gulch, Hollywood Hill |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area is popular with locals and has sandy ATV and single-track trails with numerous berms. There are also several play pits for beginning riders, and some steep drop-offs and mudbugs to keep you occupied. Overnight camping and some RV hookups are available. Note that pets are not allowed anywhere within the park. Riding hours are from sunrise to sunset and an annual permit is required, which can be purchased on site. Detailed Trail Map.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)
|
| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Brooksville, FL |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 28º 31.437' W 82º 14.285' |
|
From: Tampa, FL
1) Take I-75 north to exit 301, about 45 miles
2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp, continue about .1 miles
3) Look for the Holiday Inn on the right, turn here
4) Follow road to the park entrance. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Track |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
No |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
|
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Many |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
Yes ($50.00 per OHV)
Annual Permit - is pro-rated quarterly |
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $5.00
RV: $15.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Withlacoochee State Forest
15003 Broad St.
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 754-6896
boltonl@doacs.state.fl.us
dof_support@doacs.state.fl.us
www.fl-dof.com
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|
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
4 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
50 to 100 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Single Track |
 Some |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (W) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (W) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (W) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
On Site |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Swim Area |
30+ Miles (W) |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (W) |
|
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