Experiences & Amenities

Cyclists can ride the paved areas within the campground loops, Rodman Dam road or the natural surface maintained trail that runs eastward along the south shoreline of the Cross Florida Barge Canal 5.1 miles to the Buckman Lock.

• Helmets are recommended for all cyclists on our trails. Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.

Numerous species of birds can be seen at the Rodman Campground. Shorebirds are regularly seen along the reservoir and barge canal shorelines, while hawks and bald eagles regularly patrol the skies and woods in the campground as well as wild turkey and other upland species.

Boating is available in the approximately 9,000-acre Rodman Reservoir.

• Numerous underwater obstructions (submerged stumps and floating logs) are located throughout Rodman Reservoir. Navigating and staying within the marked navigation channels is strongly recommended.

A 64-site campground offers 26 primitive tent sites and 38 sites with power and water hookups. A dump station, picnic pavilions and boat ramps are located in the campground.

• For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.

Freshwater species common to north-central Florida are available via a boat in Rodman Reservoir or along the boat canal channel .

• All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season.
• A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website Fishing in Florida.

Geocaching is an outdoor game using hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) devices. It's effectively an inexpensive, interactive, high-tech treasure hunt that's a great way to learn geography. Participants use location coordinates to find caches. Some caches are easy to find; others are more difficult.

The biggest reward is the thrill of the search and the discovery of a place where you have never been. Geocaching should have minimal impact to the environment and conscientious land-use ethics should be followed.

• Operation Recreation GeoTour

• Numerous geocaches have been placed all along the Cross Florida Greenway. Locations are available via the various geocaching websites available online.

The 1,300-mile-long statewide Florida National Scenic Trail runs adjacent to the Rodman Campground. The trail heads eastward for 5.1 miles to the Buckman Lock along the south shoreline of the Cross Florida Barge Canal or westward across the Kirkpatrick (Rodman) Dam into the Ocala National Forest. The Florida Trail Association produces detailed hiking maps by segment.

Cyclists can ride the paved areas within the campground loops, Rodman Dam road or the natural surface maintained trail that runs eastward along the south shoreline of the Cross Florida Barge Canal 5.1 miles to the Buckman Lock.

• Helmets are recommended for all cyclists on our trails. Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.

Registered overnight campers, their guests and paid day-use visitors can enjoy the waterfront picnic pavilions near the campground boat ramp area or within their designated campsites.

The 1,300-mile-long statewide Florida National Scenic Trail runs adjacent to the Rodman Campground. The trail heads eastward for 5.1 miles to the Buckman Lock along the south shoreline of the Cross Florida Barge Canal or westward across the Kirkpatrick (Rodman) Dam into the Ocala National Forest. The Florida Trail Association produces detailed hiking maps by segment.

There are numerous species of wildlife that frequent the Rodman Campground area. Commonly seen examples include white-tailed deer, wild turkey, wading birds, hawks, bald eagle, osprey and American alligator.