Hillsborough River State Park, Florida

Location:

Hillsborough River State Park Florida is one of the first Florida parks created in the late 1930’s by Civilian Conservation Core.

The park is just 30 minutes northeast of Tampa making it a great way to escape the city and enjoy nature!

The park is open from 8 am until sundown every day of the year.

$6 per vehicle (up to 8 people). $4 for a single-occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists.

Hillsborough River State Park is on the traditional territories of Seminole, Tocobaga, Mascogo & Miccosukee nations.

Amenities & Activities

Hiking & Walking Trail:

• The park has 7.3 miles (11.7 km) of hiking trails.

Camping:

• 112 sites with city water connections, electricity, picnic tables and fire rings. Accessible sites are also available.
• 6 Glamping sites with Timberline Glamping Co. Each type of tent has a bed(s), mini fridge, coffee maker, plugs to charge your devices and they are even air-conditioned.
• Washrooms with showers and laundry facilities.
• Dump station

Timberline Glamping Co.

Hammocks included as part of some Timberline Glamping sites

Paddling:

• The Hillsborough River Paddling Trail runs 30 miles (48 km) from Hillsborough River State Park to the City of Tampa’s Rowlett Park.
• 3 different launch sites, one in the camping area.
• Rent Canoes or Kayaks.
  • Single Kayak $30/2 hours
  • Tandem Kayak $40/2 hours
  • Canoe $40/2 hours

1 of 3 canoe/kayak/paddle board launch

Fishing:

• Bass, Bream and Catfish are all common in Hillsborough River.
• Be sure you have the proper fishing license.

Biking:

• Bikes are allowed on the 1.6-mile (2.5 km) Wetlands Restoration Nature Trail as well as the 2.2-mile (3.5 km) park loop.
• Bike Rentals are available in the park. $20 for 2 hours

Other:

• Pool and Cafe *closed for renovations until 2024
• Restrooms
• Playground
• Picnic Pavilions