Youth Camp campground
Youth Camp
The nearby Ocala National Forest is a popular destination for hiking and exploring the great outdoors. The Silver Springs State Park is also a must-visit, renowned for its crystal-clear springs and glass-bottom boat tours.
The Youth Camp Camping Area offers a range of amenities, including fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms, and showers. Visitors can choose from a variety of campsites, including tent camping, RV camping, and group camping. Reservations can be made online or via phone, and there is a mix of reservation and first-come-first-serve campsites available.
One quirky fact about the area is that it is home to the Juniper Springs, a natural spring that produces over 7 million gallons of water per day. It is also one of the oldest and most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest.
The best time to visit the Youth Camp Camping Area is between October and May, when the temperature ranges from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. The warmer months of June to September can be more humid and hot, with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to the mid-90s. Overall, this is a wonderful camping destination for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
What's on-site at Youth Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Youth Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglesview Equestrian Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Scrubjay Camp Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Scrub Jay Primitive Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| River Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kitching Creek Primitive Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Youth Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Loxahatchee River Near Jupiter | 21 cfs | → |
| St Lucie Canal Abv S-80 Nr Stuart Fl | 82 cfs | → |
| St. Lucie Canal Below S-308 | 49 cfs | → |
| Hillsboro Canal Below S351 Nr South Bay Fla | 4 cfs | → |
| N New River Canal Below S351 Nr South Bay Fla | 32 cfs | → |
| Hillsboro Canal At S-6 Near Shawano | 66 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Youth Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart 5.9 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
- North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area
- Riverside Drive Park
- Coral Cove Park
- Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park
- Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Boat launches
- Burt Reynolds Park - West
- Jimmy Graham Park
- Southeast Dixie Highway 4901, Port Salerno
- Bert Winters Park
- Sandsprit Park
- Southwest Fishermans Wharf Drive 8863, Stuart
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Youth Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Youth Camp
Can I make reservations at Youth Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Youth Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Youth Camp.