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Hiking loops for camping

Looking for suggestions on good back packing loops. I am in the Gainesville area but don't mind traveling.

The recent hikes I've done provided a loop and camp ground, they are Big Oak Trail and LIttle Big Econlockhatchee.

Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Umbarger on May 26, 2009 at 8:05pm: Another good overnighter is Kissimmee River State Park, Buster Island Loop. It's a 6 mile loop though scrub oak, pine forest, and Oak Canopies. The primitive site is 3 miles in with 2 fire pits and picnic tables. There is no water available along the trail so you have to pack it in.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Wahoo on June 5, 2009 at 9:38pm: All of the Withlacoochee State Forest loops are great. My fave? Hard to say, really. But it depends on if you want a primitive campsite or not. If you are looking to stay in a campground, Citrus is the place to go. If that's the case, hike the "A" loop, or the "A/B" loop and afterwards crash at the campground, complete with electric, running water, and warm showers!
Citrus, Richloam, and Croom all have good primitive sites. I like 'em all!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Josh on June 18, 2009 at 8:15am: I wish I could help. My buddy and I have been looking for the same thing. I've found some where you hike in and then hike back out, but I'd rather do a loop, too.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Troy Day on June 26, 2009 at 3:03am: I live in Lake County close to the Withlacoochee State Forest, Richloam, Green Swamp, etc. Sandra has hit the nail on the head. Check out Wekiva Springs State Park and Lake Louisa State Park as well. These are two of my favorites to hike due to very different wood lines, prairies, scrub lands, and terrain. The list goes on at these two and not to mention a swim at either one. If you are in Lake County or Orange county let me know and I will hit the blaze trails with a member.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Doug Jenkins on July 3, 2009 at 8:25am: I recommend the primitive site camping at J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park in New Port Richey, FL. It has a 13 mile loop and has 3 primitive campsites along the trail. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table (but no running water).

Here is a link to the park: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/starkeywilderness.html; ▶ Reply to This