Overview
A brief introduction to Hillsborough River State Park
Hillsborough River State Park is located in the northeast corner of Hillsborough County, Florida near Zephyrhills (which is itself in Pasco County). It is a popular park due to its proximity to the city of Tampa.
The park consists of over 3,383 acres, and there are more than seven miles of trails that run throughout it. Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, camping, birding, easy to moderate hiking, trail running, and Nature photography. The park has award-winning campgrounds, a restaurant, and gift shop. Canoes and bicycles can be rented at the park.
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- Florida State Parks
- Booking site: https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web
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Other nearby parks
Open to camping at other nearby parks? Here are a few other parks you'll find in the vicinity.
- Bullpen Group Dorm
- Colt Creek State Park
- Alafia River State Park
- Buttgenbach Campground At Croom Motorcycle Area
- Cypress Glen Campground Withlacoochee State Forest
- Crooked River Campground Withlacoochee State Forest
- Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone West
- Croom Tract Primitive Camp Zone East
- Hog Island Campground Withlacoochee State Forest
- Hog Island Youth Group Camp
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