Hillsborough River State Park

  • Thonotosassa, Florida
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+1 813 987 6771

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FloridaStateParks.org

Opened in 1938, Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida's first state parks; this original CCC Park is divided by the swiftly flowing Hillsborough River with a set of Class II rapids. The river provides opportunities for ... more on Floridastateparks.org

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100% of guests recommend this place.

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We stayed in the'pet' loop--people there very friendly, grounds clean and well-maintained. more on Wildernet.com

The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, which seems odd to me since this is Florida and it's hot way before and after those dates. more on TripAdvisor

We will return to this park if we are back in the vicinity. more on Wildernet.com

They are remodeling the pool and it should be ready by Memorial Day weekend 2011. more on TripAdvisor

The campsites were clean and well kept. more on TripAdvisor

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You are bound to see some gators, and the river winds though the trees. Very cool. more on TripAdvisor

This park is easy to get to, not far (maybe 10 miles) from I-75. It was a good way to break up a long drive home. We went on a busy holiday Saturday and took a tour of Fort Foster. The park was cramme ... more on TripAdvisor

We walked along beautifully maintained trails through the forest of live oaks festooned with Spanish moss and rustling saw palmetto to the crystalline Hillsborough ... more on TripAdvisor

I live around 15 miles from the gate of the hillsborough River State Park. I stayed with my family for 3 nites and we made reservations for 4 nights. We left a day early go to a free concert that came ... more on TripAdvisor

You would be hard pressed to find a better park in the state! Facilities are all fantastic! Hiking trails take you through beautiful habitats full of wildlife, there are bike trails, river rapids, can ... more on TripAdvisor

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Hillsborough River State Park is located on HWY 301 in East Hillsborough County, 3 miles south of the Pasco county line. It is the 2nd state park in Florida to ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Hillsborough River State Park:

  • River access
  • Fishing
  • Scenery
  • Group picnic shelters
  • Pressurized water
  • Hiking
  • Boardwalk
  • Ada accessible restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Butterfly garden
  • Historic sites
  • Amphitheaters
  • Potable water
  • Covered group structure
  • Pavilion
  • Flushing toilet
  • Accessible pit restroom
  • Backpack overnight trails
  • Group fire ring
  • Firewood
  • Play field
  • Campground store
  • Interpretive programs
  • Small store
  • Group camping facility
  • Accessible swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Showers
  • Fixed dump station
  • Nature programs

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