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Hillsborough River State Park
The Hillsborough River near Tampa has Class II rapids and the occasional alligator.
There is a water-filled adventure just 30 minutes from downtown Tampa. The Hillsborough River contains Class II rapids, a rarity in Florida. The rapids bring out adventure-seekers and kayakers looking for a thrill at any time of year.
Fort Foster tours happen every Thursday in season. This re-constructed fort gives you an idea of what life was like for the U.S. Army in the 1830s.
Seven miles of nature trails traverse the park. The tall trees shade you from the warm sunshine. There's also a picturesque suspension bridge on the trail. For cooling off, there's the ADA-accessible swimming pool.
Poolside Cafe has everything you need for your adventure. Grab a hot dog-filled lunch, buy a souvenir, or arrange bike rentals. Meanwhile, a campground offers rustic spots and electrical hookups.
There is a water-filled adventure just 30 minutes from downtown Tampa. The Hillsborough River contains Class II rapids, a rarity in Florida. The rapids bring out adventure-seekers and kayakers looking for a thrill at any time of year.
Fort Foster tours happen every Thursday in season. This re-constructed fort gives you an idea of what life was like for the U.S. Army in the 1830s.
Seven miles of nature trails traverse the park. The tall trees shade you from the warm sunshine. There's also a picturesque suspension bridge on the trail. For cooling off, there's the ADA-accessible swimming pool.
Poolside Cafe has everything you need for your adventure. Grab a hot dog-filled lunch, buy a souvenir, or arrange bike rentals. Meanwhile, a campground offers rustic spots and electrical hookups.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Hillsborough River State Park
Nestled beneath a hardwood hammock, most of the 112 sites at Hillsborough River Campground provide excellent shade to escape the Florida sun. Each campsite comes equipped with water, a fire ring, and a picnic table -- and most sites come with electric hookups, too. If you want to hang out in a hammock, try to snag sites 61, 68, 70, 110, or 111 -- Read more...
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