Hillisborough River State Park - Thonotosassa, Florida
N 28° 08.425 W 082° 13.636
17R E 379483 N 3113366
Hillsborough River State Park on the Hillsborough River in Thonotosassa,Florida
Waymark Code: WMJ483
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2013
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The park was developed in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Crops. Recreation opportunities include camping, picnicking, canoeing, fishing, hiking and swimming. Nature trails lead visitors through forests of live oaks, sabal palms, magnolias and hickory trees along the Hillsborough River. The park has a playground, gift shop and snack bar. Located in the park is Fort Foster Historic Site, a replica of an 1837 fort from the Second Seminole War. Tours of Fort Foster are offered seasonally by special reservation. They have over 100 campsites, electric and water hookups, full facilities bathrooms. playgrounds, laundry, dump station, and a pet walk.
Located 12 miles north of Tampa and six miles south of Zephyrhills on US 301.
Pets Allowed: yes
Utility Hookups: yes
Bathrooms: yes
Showers: yes
Web Site: Not listed
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