Ross Prairie State Forest

Ross Prairie State Forest

The main area of the Forest, known as Ross Prairie, is a freshwater basin marsh characterized by open areas of wetland grasses surrounded by live oak hammocks. Hiking trails meander through mesic hammocks and sandhills and along depression marshes.

Location:

6675 NE 40 Avenue Rd., Ocala, FL 34479

Adventures:

Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, State Forest