State Park · Florida, United States
Hillsborough River State Park
Hillsborough River State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 3,319 acres (1,343 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Hillsborough 28°07′15″N 82°15′31″W / 28.1208°N 82.2587°W / 28.1208; -82.2587, Florida, United States |
| Area | 3,319 acres (1,343 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 28.1039° N, 82.2781° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hillsborough River State Park
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. It closed in October 2024 due to damage from Hurricane Milton, and re-opened on February 24, 2025. The park consists of over 1,369 hectares or 3,383 acres, and there are more than seven miles of trails that run throughout it. Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, camping, birding, easy to moderate hiking, trail running, and nature photography.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 17.9 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 28.3 miles away
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · Sarasota/Bradenton, United States · 51.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hillsborough River State Park?
Hillsborough River State Park is in Florida, United States (28.1039° N, 82.2781° W).
When was Hillsborough River State Park established?
Hillsborough River State Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Hillsborough River State Park?
Hillsborough River State Park covers 3,319 acres (1,343 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsborough_River_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).