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Primitive Island on Withlacoochee

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· Hernando, Citrus, Florida

24 acres hosted by Jason And Kristin P.

1 tent site

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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!! There are a few different ramps where you can launch from. East riverside boat ramp is 866 yards, Spruce street ramp 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.

Activities

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

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4 ratings · 3 reviews

Matthew P.recommends

March 4, 2024

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 :)

Charles G.recommends

January 28, 2024

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

Madison H.recommends

January 21, 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:)

Location

Hernando, Citrus, Florida, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Seminole, Timucua, Miccosukee, and Mascogo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jason And Kristin P.Joined in July 2023

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