Big Scrub Campground

National Forests in Florida

🏕️ CampgroundOcala Nat'l ForestFlorida⭐ 4.1 (66)

🟢 11 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Big Scrub Campground in Florida has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sun Oct 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 7h ago👥 16 in a row, BIG SCRUB #031–BIG SCRUB #046 next to each othersites #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046

Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →opened 7h ago👥 11 in a row, BIG SCRUB #001–BIG SCRUB #011 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, #014, #015

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 31 in a row, BIG SCRUB #016–BIG SCRUB #046 next to each othersites #030, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #029, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #044, #045, #046

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, BIG SCRUB #001–BIG SCRUB #006 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #011, #012, #014

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, BIG SCRUB #007–BIG SCRUB #010 next to each othersites #007, #008, #009, #010, #013, #015

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 15 in a row, BIG SCRUB #001–BIG SCRUB #015 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015

Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →sites #018, #020, #022, #024

Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, BIG SCRUB #007–BIG SCRUB #012 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #021, #023, #028

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Nearest DC fast charging: 10.3 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$30/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆66 ratings

5★38

4★11

3★6

2★5

1★6

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.7/4

AT&T2.2/4

Verizon2.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Scrub Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Scrub Campground?

Big Scrub Campground in Florida takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Scrub Campground?

Campsite fees at Big Scrub Campground run about $20–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Scrub Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Scrub Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Scrub Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Big Scrub Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 12 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Scrub Campground a good campground?

Big Scrub Campground holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 66 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Scrub Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Scrub Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 13 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Scrub Campground located?

Big Scrub Campground is located in Ocala Nat'l Forest, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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