Trail Overview
Osceola National Forest Road 277-B, connects SR-250 at the south end and the Natural Area at the north end. It takes you through the north part of the Osceola National Forest and gives you access to the Seventeen Mile Campground. The road conditions coming from the south to the Campground are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2-foot-deep mud holes after rainy days. The road conditions going further north or coming from the north are completely different: You'll face hundreds of feet of flooded roads with up to 3 feet deep water all year round. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are highly recommended. All vehicles must be street legal. Please be aware that the cellphone reception is weak and the next gas station might be far. Osceola National Forest is a National Forest located in northeast Florida. It’s a peaceful place where people come to escape their busy lives and reconnect with the land. Flatwoods and swamps transport visitors back in time and provide a tranquil setting for first-rate hunting, fishing, and swimming opportunities.
History
Osceola National Forest is named in honor of the noted Seminole warrior, Osceola. The forest also has a history of Native American presence, as they inhabited and traveled through this area.
