Travel As You Go | Hillsborough River State Park | One of most visited State Parks

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Hillsborough River State Park

opened in 1938 as one of florida?s first state parks, this park is divided by the swiftly flowing hillsborough river. fort foster, a replica of an 1837 fort from the second seminole war, is located on the park grounds, adjacent to the river. fort tours are offered on weekends or with a reservation. the river provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; a canoe/kayak launch is available on the river. canoes can be rented at the park?s concession, which also provides food, beverages, picnic supplies, and souvenirs. hikers can walk over seven miles along four nature trails. the wetlands restoration trail accommodates bicyclists and hikers. when the weather calls for it, visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim in the park?s ada accessible swimming pool. the park offers full-facility camping and a youth/group tent campground. a primitive campsite is available via foot trail; reservations are recommended. located 12 miles north of tampa and six miles south of zephyrhills on u.s. 301.

Wikipedia Summary
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.

Direction
Hillsborough River State Park is located 9 miles north of Tampa and 6 miles south of Zephyrhills on US Highway 301.From I-75, Southbound from Ocala take the SR 54. Exit #279 east to Hwy 301, travel South for 6 miles, and the park will be on your right-hand side.From I-75, Northbound from Tampa take the Fowler Ave. Exit #265 east to Hwy 301, travel North for 9 miles, and the park will be on your left-hand side.From I-4, West bound take Exit 10 go north on CR 579 to US 301, follow the signs and go North 7 miles the park will be on your left-hand side.From I-4, East bound take Exit 7 (be careful of the merges) and go North on US 301 for 14 miles, the park will be on your left-hand side.