Withlacoochee State Forest Visitor Center
The Withlacoochee State Forest Visitor Center is a natural starting point for exploring one of Florida’s major state forests. It is a useful stop for visitors looking to learn more about the forest and enjoy the outdoor experiences that make this area such a draw for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers.
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Thomas BowenThis is a wonderful and fairly new display of Turpentine camps in the 1800s and early 1900s. There is an outside circular walk with display stations explaining how turpentine camps operated. These camps tapped pine trees and then distilled them into products used in the era of wooden ships like pitch, tar and turpentine. Mostly black laborers living and working in primitive camps.
Jun 10, 2025 · Google Review
Jim WeimerAs other have said if your expecting exhibits on the wildlife, natural history of ecology of the forest then you'll be disappointed. If your looking for answers a were can I question then you'll may get lucky. There's an outdoor kiosk that has lots of maps too help you with the we're can I questions. So there were brochures on we're to ride horses, mountain bike, road bike trails and we're to hike. So that was pretty good. The forest is large with many separate parcels so stopping for a little help could be really productive.
Nov 25, 2021 · Google Review
cheryl garnerVery nice visitor center, the gal was very nice and very knowledgeable!
Nov 28, 2025 · Google Review
Jon GuerreroKim was very helpful. I called in twice and she was happy to help me get the information I needed both times.
Nov 5, 2025 · Google Review
Jess McCannSuch kind people. We were graciously helped to orient ourselves to this huge forest. The staff at the visitor center had all the best tips and hints about scenic paved trails for ADA enjoyment. They told us about silver lake campground and the new ada bathroom and shower (which are so perfectly accessible companion bath houses). To all my friends of wheels or with any disabilities visit the visitor center for making the most of your visit to this natural wonder. Thank you, Ladies, we had a great time checking everything out. You didn’t disappoint!
Jul 12, 2023 · Google Review