Florida Off-Road Trails

Road 4 is a short but beautiful trail located in northcentral Babcock Webb WMA. The trail connects to the almost 1300 acres for the Boy Scouts' Field Trial Area. Road 4 is a basic trail that cuts through bright green prairie, waist-tall grass, and marsh/swamp areas. Trail 4 also connects to Road 5. Road 4 is a great place to relax and take in Florida's sights and sounds. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

Camping is not allowed on Road 4 however, camping is allowed at Webb Lake Campground on Tucker Grade. Webb Lake Campgrounds has three primitive sites all located at the beginning of the trail. The main campgrounds are open yearly but only on: -Weekends from 5 pm Friday-9 pm Sunday. -Memorial Day, Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Labor Day. The two main campsites consist of Webb Lake Campground North and Webb Lake Campground South. The third campsite is the Overflow Campsite which is used during hunting season. All campsites are linked together and have restrooms (no running water), picnic tables, fire pits, and boat ramps. Reservations are required to camp. Please see the official Babcock-Webb Campgrounds website for more information regarding camping, hunting, and reservations. Camping reservations are required. Please see the official Babcock-Webb Campgrounds website for reservations.

Goethe State Forest is located in central Florida and spans almost 54,000 acres. Exploring Goethe State Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, bicycling, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Goethe State Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, fish, camp, and watch wildlife. Camp Road is located in northern Goethe State Forest. Camp Road is home to Black Prong Trailhead which has picnic tables, restrooms, large covered buildings, horse hitching stations, and non-potable water. Black Prong Trailhead has almost 40 miles of hiking and horse trails to explore! Despite Black Prong Trailhead being located on Camp Road, camping is not allowed.

Goethe State Forest is located in central Florida and spans almost 54,000 acres. Exploring Goethe State Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, bicycling, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Goethe State Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, fish, camp, and watch wildlife. Griffins Road is located in northern Goethe State Forest. The trail is short and cuts through dense forest and has a few corners that keep drivers guessing what's around the corner. Griffins Road is a calm and easy trail to explore and soak in what Goethe State Forest has to offer.

Camping is not allowed on Griffins Road, however on North Gasline Road visitors can find Apex Trailhead. Apex Trailhead allows primitive camping sites, but reservations are required. The campground has non-potable water, picnic tables, restrooms, a medium-sized building for gatherings, grills, firepits, and hitching posts for horses. For more information and campsite reservations please visit the official website. Visitors looking for a more plush commercial camping/hotel experience, or looking to bring an RV, please see Goethe Trailhead Campground. The nearest hotel/motel is north on Highway 98 in Chiefland.

Osceola National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 266,000 acres Osceola is the smallest of Florida's National Forests. Exploring Osceola National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, ATVs, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, or visit the Lewis D. Whitaker shooting range! National Forest Road 213 is a short connecting trail located in the middle of Osceola National Forest. The trail allows explorers to take an express/easy path from FR212 and FR272 and connect back to FR323. FR213 cuts through forest and swampland. FR213 is also well maintained and will be surrounded by water during Florida's wet seasons so keep your eyes open for alligators!

Camping is not allowed on FR213, however on National Forest Road 212 there is Big Camp Hunt Camp. Big Camp Hunt Camp is a primitive campsite with garbage cans and toilets during hunting season. The camp can also handle tents, but no RV's or trailers. For more info and campsite reservations please visit Big Camp Hunt Camp and Osceola Ranger Station.

Osceola National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 266,000 acres, Osceola is the smallest of Florida's National Forests. Exploring Osceola National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, ATVs, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, or visit the Lewis D. Whitaker shooting range! Stuka is a short and sweet trail located in Osceola National Forest. The trail cuts right through dense forest and is a shortcut from National Forest Road 231 and National Forest Road 276. Stuka is the shortest trail in Osceola National Forest and drivers will appreciate it when attempting to quickly connect between trails. The trail is mainly dirt and grass and suitable for any vehicle.

Camping is not allowed on Stuka, however nearby on FR202 there is East Tower Hunt Camp. East Tower Hunt Camp is an improved campsite with grills, toilets, drinking water, and parking. The camp can also handle up to medium-sized RVs and trailers. For more info and campsite reservations please visit East Tower Hunt Camp and Osceola Ranger Station.

Apex Road is a beginner-friendly, 3-mile trail located on the southern side of Goethe State Forest in central Florida. This well-maintained dirt and limestone road offers an easy off-road experience with minimal obstacles, making it perfect for AWD cars, 2WD trucks/SUVs, and drivers of all skill levels. The mostly straight trail features short corners and no significant elevation changes, with only scattered potholes presenting minor challenges. Explorers will enjoy diverse scenery ranging from prescribed burn areas to overgrown brush sections and cleared logging zones. Since the trail is actively used by the Florida Forest Service and logging companies, visitors should expect to encounter heavy equipment during their journey. This accessible route provides an excellent introduction to off-road driving within the expansive 54,000-acre state forest.