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Osceola National Forest
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Osceola Ranger District, Wiggins Campground, Seventeen Mile Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Osceola National Forest offers miles of old forest service roads that are open to all vehicle types, but is primarily explored in Jeeps and ATVs due to the flat terrain and often waterlogged conditions.
There is currently no designated staging area but the most popular place to access the trail system is off of Mount Carrie Road. Parking must be done on the side of the road and large trailers are not recommended.
Seventeen Mile Campground offers direct trail access and primitive camping for a small fee. RV hookups can be found at Ocean Pond Campground but there is no direct trail access so machines must be hauled to and from the trails.
There is no fee to ride but OHVs must be titled and registered.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Swamp Buggy 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 16 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Florida law requires OHVs to be titled when operating on public land. Proof of ownership is required when operating machines. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 200,000 acres (312 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 100 | |
| Climate Type | Swamp | |
| Elevation | 140 to 180 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust |  None | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings |  Many | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Shell (386) 752-1955 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Shell (386) 752-1955 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Shell (386) 752-1955 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Lake City, FL | ||
| Address | NE Gum Swamp Road, Lake City, FL 32055 | ||
| From: Lake City, FL
1) Take US-90 East about 8 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto FS-215/Mt. Carrie Road, continue about .5 miles 3) Park on the side of road. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Osceola National Forest - Osceola Ranger District 24874 US Highway 90 Sanderson, FL 32087 (386) 752-2577 mailroom_r8_florida@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Osceola NF Trail Photo
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Osceola NF Trail Photo
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Osceola NF Trail Photo
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Osceola NF Trail Photo
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Osceola NF Trail Photo
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