Official Croom Thread

[FoxHondaRider]

went to Croom today it was nice like always when thres no one there.  There were 3 guys on dirtbikes that rode so hard especially the 1.  &0mph around the pit taking the turns flawlessly and hitting all these jumps.  I swear this guy had to be pro or close to it.  He was #68 and his last name was 4 or 5 letters long i'm thinking supercross lites.   Anyways it was so hot and humid we were praying for rain, we finally got it and it was nice.  Cooled ya down and eliminated the dust. tis nice

[atvrob]

what do they do with the money they charge has anything been improved out there in the past?

[floydamus]

Any milage for the  perimiter trail??

[shogun323]

Just a quick thanks for the great thread!!!

[mrbones]

Ok, I'm switching this thread up a bit. Its for maps and now, pics, and reviews of Croom.

I'll start off with a Croom report with a photo of the southern pit taken yesterday, 03/17/08.



The southern open area is considered a pretty good indication of the overall conditions of the entire park. I would call it mostly dry with a little water and mud here and there. So if you are heading there this weekend, this is what you'll expect.

[wheelie_boy]

Do you still have to pay for the year pass? Is there a day pass or weekend pass?

[SlowJoeRacing]

Do you still have to pay for the year pass? Is there a day pass or weekend pass?

no a yearly sticker but every month it goes down lik $5 till it gets to like $35 and it stays there all year
they r raising the prised next july

[Southern Outlaw]

what do they do with the money they charge has anything been improved out there in the past?

THAT"S WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
here is peice of a story.....


Withlacoochee Raked In $1.1 Million Last Year

Since permits became mandatory in 2002, the Croom Motorcycle Area has become a major source of revenue for the Florida Division of Forestry.

Depending on which time of year they are purchased, permits for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles can cost up to $50 per machine.

For fiscal year 2006-2007, the state collected $792,215 from those who used the Croom Motorcycle Area, according to figures obtained by the Division of Forestry.

That does not include the fees for Withlacoochee State Forest overnight campers who pay for access to the motorcycle area.

The state park brought a total of more than $1.1 million in revenue during the last fiscal year, according to the Division of Forestry.

[mrbones]

Croom Report 04/15/08.

Conditions are perfect right now. Dry, but not too dusty. If you want mud, you can find it.

Southern Pit, photo taken 04/14/08.



Here's a nice muddy spot just north of the main road before the last "No ATVs allowed" sign leading to the campground.

[Littleninja]

Hi everyone.  New to the forum.  Please bare with me as I may ask some stupid questions.  My husband and I ride sportbikes but we just got a little 50cc 4 wheeler for our son we don't know too much about them but we are learning really quick.  My boy does not want to get off of it.  Its a suzuki 50.  We want to take him to Croom but here are my questions:

1.  Since its only a 50 cc he doesn't need to have any sort of tag or anything correct?

2.  Is there a specific area just for younger kids?  he is eight.

I have heard there are two fenced in areas for the younger children but just want to make sure its true.

Thanks for any information you can pass on. 

[mrbones]

Hello and welcome to the site. You'll need to register it at the gate like any other quad for use in the park. Yes there is a kids area. I was looking at it last Monday but forgot to snap a few photos. They recently enlarged the area and split it into to parts. One for younger kids and one for beginners over 16+. Its surrounded with a wooden fence. The area is located on the north side of the park south of the main road before the bathrooms. Its off of the road a little bit so if you go on the weekend it might be hard to see because of people parking in front of it. If you can't find it, just ask someone and they will point you in the right direction.

Have fun up there and make sure to take some pics to post on the site.

[Littleninja]

Hello and welcome to the site. You'll need to register it at the gate like any other quad for use in the park. Yes there is a kids area. I was looking at it last Monday but forgot to snap a few photos. They recently enlarged the area and split it into to parts. One for younger kids and one for beginners over 16+. Its surrounded with a wooden fence. The area is located on the north side of the park south of the main road before the bathrooms. Its off of the road a little bit so if you go on the weekend it might be hard to see because of people parking in front of it. If you can't find it, just ask someone and they will point you in the right direction.

Have fun up there and make sure to take some pics to post on the site.

Thank you for your help!!!!  I will post up pics as soon as i get some. 

[mrbones]

I haven't been to Croom in two weeks but I know it has hardly rained in the area. So expect it to be pretty dusty.

[shogun323]

I haven't been to Croom in two weeks but I know it has hardly rained in the area. So expect it to be pretty dusty.

How right you are!!!! It was super dusty today!!!!!!

[mrbones]

Croom Report 05/13

This place has completely dried up. The southern pit was a swirling dust bowl. There was so much gusty wind there on Monday, its starting to smooth out the whole pit. Great for ATV riders though! The mud that was in the center here is now dried up and turning into a hardened mass of earth

There was nobody there yesterday so you can't really see the dust in the photo. If there was, the photo would be a big ploom of dust and it would be hard to see any riders. If you are on a trail with a group and not the leader, wear a dust mask and good goggles. Ride carefully as it will be hard to see, too.

Southern Pit, photo taken 05/12/08.

[coolcloo1019]

I've got a question about Croom and it may be dumb...... I know you're only allowed to ride 1 person to a quad but say me and my girlfriend and a friend want to go out and take turns or something, is that allowed? Or does there have to be 1 quad for each person?

[shogun323]

You are certainly able to take turns. 

[mrbones]

You can take turns riding with as many people as you want, just no two-up riding with quads that aren't designed for it (which is the majority of them).

[coolcloo1019]

Sweet! I know the yearly passes start in June and are prorated but should I wait until June or just get it now?

[shogun323]

You can buy one now, but you will have to get a renewal in June. I am pretty sure it is a prorated amount.

Check your PM's 

[TRX470r]

Here are some pics from out last trip to Croom on 4-26-08 it was really dry and dusty but we still had a great time!!!

[mrbones]

Nice photo! You look like you are about to clobber the camera guy.

[MJLands.com]

NICE PIC!...I hope you didn't kill the photographer.....LOL

[MJLands.com]

Mr. Bones reply was blocked by the picture...so i did not see his post...but it appears we share the same concern for that poor photographer...........And that is a SWEEEET pic.....LOL

[TRX470r]

Thanks but the pic is a little deceiving. It is actually a wall we were going up so you get more lift than distance. I want to get a GPS to plot all the spots as i always get lost when i am out there and can never find the same place twice.

Here is a sideshow of the pics from out last trip... can't wait to go back again.

CLICK ON THE PIC!!!