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The Official Website for Croom Motorcycle Area

Pilot Program:
Single Day Riding Permit

For $15.00 purchase a single day permit that allows the bike and rider in the park from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Coming soon for this summer new Tee shirt design !

Our second edition Tee shirt will feature X-Games Champion Ronnie “Siggy” Renner, who has ridden at Croom since 1981 ! Get yours while they last and pick up a now collectable 1st edition Travis Pastrana shirt as only a few are left and they will not be re-printed.
Croom Motorcycle Area T-shirts are currently on sale for $16.00 each. For more information please call the gatehouse.

Now Open!

The Amphitheater at Buttgenbach Mine Campground offers weekend programs and "Gaming Under the Stars". Information available at the gatehouse.

OHV/ATV enthusiasts in Central Florida will find miles of trails within the 2,600 acre Croom Motorcycle Area (CMA) at Withlacoochee State Forest.
Open seven days a week, CMA offers something for every rider in the family, including a training area and young rider area. Spend the day or try out our campground for longer stays.
The acquisition of two dozer units in 2012 to groom and grade trails will make entry level riding more enjoyable. But don’t worry… we’re leaving miles and miles of natural rough throughout the park for those that like a challenge.
For wildlife watchers, Croom is home to a population of White Piebald Deer (sometimes called the Ghost Deer). Other wildlife species to look for include Wild Turkey, Bobcat, Gopher Tortoise, Coyote, Bald Eagle, Hawk, Falcon, Owl, Raccoon, Virginia Opossum, and White Tailed Deer.

Amenities

There are two Day Use Areas as well as a campground. Daily fee for pavilion (by reservation).

Croom Motorcycle Area Trail Map (pdf)

Hours of Operation

The Croom Motorcycle Area and Buttgenbach Mine Campground are open seven days a week. The gatehouse is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Telephone: 352/ 797-5759.
Equipment storage is available at the Powersports shop located just outside the main gate (this is a separate operation from CMA).

Day Use Areas

The Croom Motorcycle Area includes two Day Use Areas, Hammock and Sand Hill.

Pavilion (reservation required)
No pets allowed
OHM and ATV Trail system

Recent renovations include:

New Training Area with grandstand and pavilion for certification classes in OHV operation. (Class information is available at the gatehouse.)
A new “Trials” riding area.

Buttgenbach Mine Campground

Facilities

51 campsites with electricity, water, picnic table and fire ring
Restrooms and showers (2)
Dump station
No pets allowed
Access to the OHM and ATV Trail system

Recent renovations include:

Expansion of existing campsites to allow more room for campers
Firewood area was established. Campers can pick up pre-split firewood for a minimal donation
Amphitheater: The 'Redline Theater' offers a variety of weekend programs, as well as "Gaming Under the Stars" featuring gaming consoles hooked up to the big screen. Information available at the gatehouse.

For more information on OHV recreation in Florida visit the Florida Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation website.

Contacts

Croom Motorcycle Area Gatehouse
Telephone: 352/797-5759

Withlacoochee State Forest
Recreation/Visitors Center
Telephone 352/ 754-6896
Email Withlacoochee State Forest

What You Need To Know Before Your Visit to CMA...

OHV Recreation on State Forests: licensing, permits, and rules for OHVs.
OHV Permit Fees for State Forests

A few reminders...

Helmets are required for all riders at all times when on bike/ohv.
Daylight riding only.
No pets.
No alcohol.
No riding double unless bike is factory built for two riders.
The gatehouse is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Campground check-out is at 2 p.m.
Currently, ROVs are not permitted at CMA.
See State Forest Rules For OHV Areas before your visit.

PHOTO:
Riding on the Croom Motorcycle Area.

Location

Outside of the town of Brooksville which is west of Orlando, east of Tampa and south of Ocala, Croom Motorcycle Area is located within the Croom Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest in Hernando County, Florida.

Directions

Enter the Croom Motorcycle Area at the Gatehouse, which is located behind the Quality Inn Hotel at Exit 301 off of Interstate 75. The gatehouse is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.
Address:
The Croom Motorcycle Area
c/o The Florida Forest Service
6420 La Rose Road
Brooksville, Florida 34602
Directions: In Hernando County just east of Interstate HWY 75 and north of County Road 50, which is Cortez Blvd. The entrance to the park is on La Rose Rd., just off of Cortez. We’re pretty easy to find overall.
The park gatehouse phone number is:
352/ 797-5759. If no answer, contact our Visitor’s Center at 352/ 754-6896.