Hey forum! :wavey:
My buddies and I are planning a trip up to Ocala to go trailing in my jeep and other people are tagging along in other "non-important" 4WD vehicles. This trip wont be going on until Janurary, but I'm doing my research. The actual website seems to be lacking in the information I need so I know you guys can help me out.
1.What's the whole deal with the permits and stuff? Do we need them if we're just in Jeeps and Trucks, or does everyone need them? If we need them, where do we get them?
2. We plan on spending 4-6 days out there. I've read about a lot of designated campsites that cost $$$, but are there like little miscellaneous spots where we can set up camp off of the trail? Ones that are big enough to fit several vehicles in plus camping gear, and safe enough to start a couple little campfire at?
3. Probably the most important, where the hell to go? I looked at a map of the roads and its all gibberish to me. Are there entrances literally off of the major road that you go down and just follow the map around the trails? I know there's a lot trails designate to just atv's and dirtbikes, some to hikers, and others areas just for hunters, but are there monitored entrances?
All in all I'm pretty confused about the whole thing, I would really appreciate a step-by-step process of how one of you regular Ocala riders get into the trails and all fees that you need to pay etc.
My buddies and I are planning a trip up to Ocala to go trailing in my jeep and other people are tagging along in other "non-important" 4WD vehicles. This trip wont be going on until Janurary, but I'm doing my research. The actual website seems to be lacking in the information I need so I know you guys can help me out.
1.What's the whole deal with the permits and stuff? Do we need them if we're just in Jeeps and Trucks, or does everyone need them? If we need them, where do we get them?
2. We plan on spending 4-6 days out there. I've read about a lot of designated campsites that cost $$$, but are there like little miscellaneous spots where we can set up camp off of the trail? Ones that are big enough to fit several vehicles in plus camping gear, and safe enough to start a couple little campfire at?
3. Probably the most important, where the hell to go? I looked at a map of the roads and its all gibberish to me. Are there entrances literally off of the major road that you go down and just follow the map around the trails? I know there's a lot trails designate to just atv's and dirtbikes, some to hikers, and others areas just for hunters, but are there monitored entrances?
All in all I'm pretty confused about the whole thing, I would really appreciate a step-by-step process of how one of you regular Ocala riders get into the trails and all fees that you need to pay etc.