Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite
Marion Oaks, Florida · 52 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · from OpenStreetMap and USGS
- Elevation
- 52 ft (16 m)52 ft16 m
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About
The Ross Prairie Primitive Campsite is located in the Ross Prairie State Forest (Marion County), about 15 minutes southwest of Ocala, FL. This is a hike in only campsite with no electric and no water.
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Cell service at Ross Prairie Primitive Backpacking Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain87°68°
- ThuSunny88°70°
- FriSunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 32% chance of rain88°70°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain78°65°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain79°67°
Nearby camping
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Ross Prairie Trailhead and Campground
State Park · 0.9 mi · Liberty Triangle
Camp site
Campground · 0.9 mi · Liberty Triangle
Walmart · Ocala
Overnight Parking · 2.0 mi · Liberty Triangle
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Florida State Forests (Florida Forest Service, ReserveAmerica booking system), OpenStreetMap
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