Hillsborough River State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 110 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(813) 688-9500
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Hillsborough County, about 8 miles southwest of Zephyrhills, Hillsborough River State Park covers about 3,319 acres.
The park supports historic sites, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 110 campsites across 3 camping areas (tent sites).
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)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LP2 | 49 | 49 with water | — |
| LP3 | 29 | 29 with water | — |
| LP1 | 32 | 32 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
LP2: 49 site(s) (49 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Pull-Thru, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
LP3: 29 site(s) (29 with water) — RV, RV/Tent, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Trailer, Fifth Wheel, RV/Motorhome, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
LP1: 32 site(s) (32 with water) — RV/Tent, RV, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Trailer, Fifth Wheel, RV/Motorhome
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHistoric sites and toursHikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough River State Park Paddling Trail | 1.41 mi | — | PaddlingWater surface |
| Hillsborough River State Park Trail | 2.05 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Hillsborough River State Park Trail | 0.26 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Ft King Trail | 0.83 mi | — | HikingBikingEquestrianNatural surface |
| Wetlands Trail | 1.44 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Rapids Trail | 1.23 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Baynard Trail | 1.03 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Hillsborough River State Park Trail | 0.45 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Hillsborough River State Park Connector Trail | 0.19 mi | — | length summed over 3 GIS segmentsHikingNatural surface |
| Florida Trail | 3.31 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Hillsborough River State Park Paddling Trail (Paddling) — 1.41 mi, Water
Hillsborough River State Park Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 2.05 mi, Natural
Hillsborough River State Park Trail (Nature) — 0.26 mi, Natural
Ft King Trail (Hiking, Biking, Equestrian) — 0.83 mi, Natural
Wetlands Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 1.44 mi, Natural
Rapids Trail (Nature) — 1.23 mi, Natural
Baynard Trail (Hiking) — 1.03 mi, Natural
Hillsborough River State Park Trail (Hiking) — 0.45 mi, Natural
Hillsborough River State Park Connector Trail (Hiking) — 0.19 mi, Natural
Florida Trail (Hiking) — 3.31 mi, Natural
Swimming
Swimming Pool
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Laundry
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming pool
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ 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
- 15402 U.S. 301 North
Thonotosassa, FL 33592 - Nearest town
- Zephyrhills — about 8 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 28.1404, -82.2273
- Phone
- (813) 688-9500
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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