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 Hillsborough River State Park - Thonotosassa, Florida
N 28° 08.425 W 082° 13.636
17R E 379483 N 3113366
Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa, Florida
Waymark Code: WMJ47Z
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2013
Views: 13
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.
Park Type: Day Use or Overnight
Activities:
Picnicking, camping, nature trails, history museum, canoeing, bike riding, swimming, fishing, playgrounds
Background:
There is a history museum, scenic river, scenic hiking, swimming and fishing, bike riding and bike and canoe rentals.
Date Established?: 1936
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Park Fees: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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