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Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

Hosted by Jason · Hernando, Florida
8 guests max
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19 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Primitive Island is an island located directly on the Withlacoochee River across from Halpata Tastanaki Preserve. This is a BOAT ACCESS ONLY tent/hammock primitive site. Nearby you will see lots of wildlife. There are multiple springs you can visit while you paddle. The river offers great fishing including bass, bluegill, stumpknockers and blue catfish and those are just some of the fish that live here. Great for kids as they can fish right from the campsite! The river also offers a gorgeous paddling route which includes Nichols spring, Big Blue Spring, Gum Slough and the rainbow river."Primitive Point" is a 24 acre paddle in paddle out peaceful cypress and hardwood island located directly on the Withlacoochee River. Our campsite can accommodate up to 6 people with room for 3 small tents and plenty of trees to hang hammocks. On site you have access to a charcoal grill with utensils ( brush, spatula and tongs), a fire ring for campfires and picnic table with benches. Please note there are no toilets on the island at this time. The river offers great fishing including bass, bluegill, stumpknockers and blue catfish and those are just some of the fish that live here. Great for kids as they can fish right from the campsite! The river also offers a gorgeous paddling route which includes Nichols spring, Big Blue Spring, Gum Slough and the rainbow river. Wildlife abounds!! Being across from the Halpata Tastanaki Preserve, you can wake up to deer, turkeys, wood ducks, scrub jays and sandhill cranes. You can see abundant wildlife as you paddle the river. This is an island and only accessible by kayak, canoe, small boat or paddle board!! The closest ramp to put in at is Spruce street ramp which is 1.2 miles from the campsite. If you really want to take it all in you can launch at Turner camp boat ramp which is 10.6 miles from campsite. For the serious paddler launch at HWY 44, its a 14 mile paddle to Big Blue Spring and 4.8 miles from there to the campsite. (please do your own research as far as multiple day parking at the above mentioned ramps) Along the river you may notice crosses that are memorials for people that spent their lives enjoying the river. There is a small memorial and a cross on a tree at the campsite that is in memory of a friends loved ones that grew up on the island, out of respect we ask that it not be disturbed.

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Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

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Tent site · Sleeps 8
"Primitive Point" is a 24 acre paddle in paddle out peaceful cypress and hardwood island located directly on the Withlacoochee River. Our campsite can accommodate up to 6 people with room for 3 small tents and plenty of trees to hang hammocks. On site you have access to a charcoal grill with utensils ( brush, spatula and tongs), a fire ring for campfires and picnic table with benches. Please note there are no toilets on the island at this time. The river offers great fishing including bass, bluegill, stumpknockers and blue catfish and those are just some of the fish that live here. Great for kids as they can fish right from the campsite! The river also offers a gorgeous paddling route which includes Nichols spring, Big Blue Spring, Gum Slough and the rainbow river. Wildlife abounds!! Being across from the Halpata Tastanaki Preserve, you can wake up to deer, turkeys, wood ducks, scrub jays and sandhill cranes. You can see abundant wildlife as you paddle the river. This is an island and only accessible by kayak, canoe, small boat or paddle board!! The closest ramp to put in at is Spruce street ramp which is 1.2 miles from the campsite. If you really want to take it all in you can launch at Turner camp boat ramp which is 10.6 miles from campsite. For the serious paddler launch at HWY 44, its a 14 mile paddle to Big Blue Spring and 4.8 miles from there to the campsite. (please do your own research as far as multiple day parking at the above mentioned ramps) Along the river you may notice crosses that are memorials for people that spent their lives enjoying the river. There is a small memorial and a cross on a tree at the campsite that is in memory of a friends loved ones that grew up on the island, out of respect we ask that it not be disturbed.
Special access
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

Reviews

100% Recommend22 ratings · 19 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Absolutely Awesome Campsite!
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
I absolutely loved this campsite, and I wish there were more sites right on the river just like this one. For starters, it is a very easy, scenic float down from the Spruce boat ramp. I traveled by kayak and loved that it had its own little cove next to the site that made for perfect boat parking. Just as described, it had a nice fire pit, a charcoal grill, a picnic table and 4 benches. There was also a cable for a dog run, and about 3-4 solar-powered motion lights installed around the perimeter of the campsite. It is located near an elbow in the river with gives the view a nice panoramic feel. It is high enough off the water and has enough cypress knobs around it that I wasn’t concerned about alligators coming up near the camp. And, it was covered with a nice, mature tree canopy providing shade over the entire area. I had plans to roll out early the next day, but it was such a nice and peaceful spot, I ended up just hanging out there most to the next day.
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Trenton M.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2026
Floridas Heaven!
Tent · With pets ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Awesome place on the river! The dog tie off was a plus!! Thank you!
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Kymberlie F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
So cute and quaint! Jason & Kristin were so helpful in chatting before the trip.
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Bridget C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
What a wonderful place to camp! Everything was as expected and Jason and Kristin did a great job communicating everything ahead of time. Would definitely camp here again!!
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Kelci B.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· December 2025
Back to Nature
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
It was definitely primitive but the motion lights, fire ring, and grill made things easy. We absolutely love it out there. Sound of fish splashing, birds swooping from trees hitting the water or land and coming up with fish and other prey, and the cool breeze is all we heard and loved it. We will definitely have a boat next time as kayaking in and out to go places was more workout than we anticipated. 10/10, will be back!
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Michael W.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Loved it! Jason was a great communicator and the location was very pretty
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Jed H.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Awesome location on the river with great hosts with awesome communication. Thank you for the stay!
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Ben U.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Great site, there was not a good area for bigger tents but we were able to put up a 10x10 canopy. Having the table, fire pit and wood bundles available was a plus. Would book again.
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Adriana M.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Campsite worked out perfect for my son and me!!! Will be back.
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Mike B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Camping right on the Withlacoochee
Tent · Group trip ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Beautiful tranquil spot on the river. Easy 30-45 min paddle downriver from the launch to campsite. Responsive and friendly host- highly recommended stay for anyone looking to getaway for a nice relaxing weekend.
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Gabriel M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Awesome Experience!
Tent · With pets ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
What an awesome experience! Jason and Kristin were so helpful and awesome to deal with. Would recommend this spot to anyone!
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Kevan M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Great campsite, one of the best
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Feeling like you’re deep in FL wilderness just minutes from home - Check! Great location right on the river - Check! Tons of wildlife and an amazing variety of birds including Egrets, Ibis, and Owls - Check! Protected mooring for your boat - Check! Great fishing including panfish and 4-pound catfish - Check! This is a great campsite that we’d recommend to anyone. The hosts were responsive and location directions and check-in was super easy. We plan to go more times because it feels very intimate and special.
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John P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
We loved camping along the river at your site. It was well marked and easy to find. It was nice to have wood there for the fire so we didn't have to bring it ourselves. We loved the little touches like the solar lights, the picnic table, dog tether, and the hook and ring game. We will be recommending it to our friends!
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Amy D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Don’t miss out!!
Tent · Group trip ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
I’ve used this website a handful of times and this is by far my favorite location!
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Ben L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Awesome spot on the river!
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
This site was incredibly cute and easy to access with our kayak. They thought of everything! There's a shelter for the firewood (the bundles are definitely worth the $10), a dog run, solar lights, picnic table, and even games! The camping area was hilly so we were stoked to have brought our 4-man tent because it fit beautifully on high ground. We decided to tie off at the channel instead of the main river to avoid the spiderwebs. Also, they were great with communication before the weekend and even offered (because they happened to be in town) to park a truck at the boat ramp to hold us a spot. Oh! And the paddle up to the spring was quite the endeavor but WELL worth it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Jessica W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Island Camp
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
The camp was very private and comfortable. Jason and Kristen were very informative, kind and present when needed. We didn’t have any issues with critters or anything else. We look forward to coming back.
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Matt C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
Jason and Kristin put effort into making this a functional and fun site! Solar lights fixed in areas around the site, firewood dry storage and grilling kit are incredible accommodations to a primitive site. My wife, dog and I kayaked to the site about a mile away from the launch and enjoyed every moment there. Perfect hammock locations and isolated area makes for a all around 5 star primitive campsite. Highly recommend :)
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Matthew P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2024
Tent ·
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
This campsite is a hidden jewel! Overall, the camping experience was amazing! It's very remote and isolated, and the scenery was breathtaking! 10/10
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Charles G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2024
Primitive Island on Withlacoochee
This was so much fun! We were able to see so much wildlife and the campsite was in the perfect spot. Friendly hosts and everyone had an incredible time:)
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Madison H.
2 years on Hipcamp

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Hernando, Citrus, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in August 2023
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