Hillisborough River State Park - Thonotosassa, Florida
N 28° 08.425 W 082° 13.636
17R E 379483 N 3113366
Hillsborough River State Park - Thonotosassa, Florida
Waymark Code: WMJ4T9
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2013
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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.
Located 12 miles north of Tampa and six miles south of Zephyrhills on US 301.
Name of Park, Protected Area, or Cultural Location: Hillsborough River State Park
Name of System or Passport Program: Florida State Parks
Passport Available: Not sure
Parking or Entrance Fee: Not listed
Address of Station:
15402 US 301 North
Thonotosassa, Florida USA
33592
Park Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
No special instructions, but a picture of yourself or of something unique to that place would be a nice touch.