Hillsborough River State Park
State park in Florida, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hillsborough River State Park is located in the northeast corner of Hillsborough County, Florida near Zephyrhills (which is itself in Pasco County). It is a popular park due to its proximity to the city of Tampa.
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Hillsborough River State Park | |
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Location | Hillsborough County, Florida |
Nearest city | Tampa and Zephyrhills |
Coordinates | 28°06′14″N 82°16′41″W |
Area | 3,383 acres (13.69 km2) |
Established | 1935 |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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The park consists of over 3,383 acres, and there are more than seven miles of trails that run throughout it.[1] Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, camping, birding, easy to moderate hiking,[2] trail running, and Nature photography. The park has award-winning campgrounds,[3] a restaurant, and gift shop. Canoes and bicycles can be rented at the park.[4]