State Park

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Citrus County, FloridaAbout 201 acresEstablished 1964
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
floridastateparks.org(352) 628-4243

Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Citrus County, about 15 miles west of Inverness, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park covers about 201 acres.

The park supports historic sites, boating, and picnicking.

Fees and passes

Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).

Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking

Boating and paddling

Boat Tour

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Park or camp store
  • Restaurant or food service
  • Parking

Water

  • Marina or boat slips

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
4150 S Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa, FL 34446
Nearest town
Inverness — about 15 mi west (straight line)
Coordinates
28.8008, -82.5767
Phone
(352) 628-4243

Entrances

  • Main Entrance
  • Secondary Entrance

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Nearby state parks

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
2.2 mi southwest (straight line)
Crystal River Preserve State Park
7.8 mi north (straight line)
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
8.2 mi north (straight line)
Fort Cooper State Park
16.6 mi east (straight line)
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
19.6 mi south (straight line)
Rainbow Springs State Park
22 mi northeast (straight line)
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area
23.6 mi northeast (straight line)
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
25.5 mi northwest (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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