Ocala - Forest Road 17

Forest Road 17 is a relaxed road located in southwest Ocala National Forest. It offers you an easy, relaxing drive with great wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail cuts through the lush green forest where a deer, turkey, or bear may jump out at any moment! Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!