Croom Motorcycle Area – Florida State Park ATV Trail System
Florida OHV Located in Withlacoochee State Forest

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The Croom trail riding area sits on 2,600 acres in the Withlacoochee State Forest, which is approximately 40 miles north of Tampa, and was the site of the Buttgenbach phosphate mine back in the early 1900’s. The mine eventually shut down and the property was left pretty much undisturbed for quite some time. It wasn’t until 1973 that the Florida Trail Riders and the Department of Agriculture got together and established the Croom Motorcycle Area.

Croom Trail riding area consists of 2,600 acers of sandy trials in the Withlacoochee State Forest which was the site of the Buttgenbach phosphate mine during the 1900's

There are miles and miles of trails for ATV’s that range in difficulty, from easy to challenging. The terrain is mostly of a sandy consistency, but there are a couple of areas that include a little clay. The area is mostly wooded and there are plenty of tight scrub areas, hardwood hammocks and pit areas left over from the mining operations. The trails are overlaid with roots and vines and can be rough in areas, but that doesn’t take away from the experience.

Croom riding area has many wide open sandy areas & tight wooded sections which cater to beginner, novice, & even some pro GNCC racers who train at Croom in the winter months in preparation for the upcoming race season

There are bowls in several of the sandy areas that provide plenty of opportunity for those wanting to have a little fun. Although the area is mostly wooded trails, those who have a need for speed should be plenty happy to find that there are several open areas that are ideal for drag racing.

The trails at Croom are well marked with trail signs making the area easy to navigate