State Parks Near New Port Richey, Florida
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of New Port Richey. The closest is Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, about 3 mi north of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park3 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 112 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 07 with free entry
State parks near New Port Richey, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central New Port Richey; driving distance is usually longer.
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
Popular activities here are boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park →Anclote Key Preserve State Park
The park supports beachcombing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. For overnight stays there is 1 campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Anclote Key Preserve State Park →Honeymoon Island State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, beachcombing, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Honeymoon Island State Park →Caladesi Island State Park
Things to do include beachcombing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include 108 campsites across 6 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Caladesi Island State Park →Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park →Ybor City Museum State Park
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ybor City Museum State Park →Hillsborough River State Park
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).
Hours, fees and rules for Hillsborough River State Park →Withlacoochee State Trail
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Withlacoochee State Trail →Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park →Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
The park supports historic sites, boating, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park →Colt Creek State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Colt Creek State Park →Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park →Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Things to do include fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Skyway Fishing Pier State Park →Egmont Key State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Egmont Key State Park →Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Dade Battlefield Historic State Park →Little Manatee River State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Manatee River State Park →Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal River Archaeological State Park →Crystal River Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal River Preserve State Park →Fort Cooper State Park
Things to do include historic sites, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 3 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Cooper State Park →Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Terra Ceia Preserve State Park →Alafia River State Park
The park supports horseback riding, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 32 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Alafia River State Park →Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site →
Best picks by activity
Camping near New Port Richey
- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park 3 mi north · Campground listed
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park 9 mi southwest · 1 campsites
- Honeymoon Island State Park 14 mi southwest · 3 campsites
- Caladesi Island State Park 16 mi southwest · 108 campsites
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 21 mi northeast · 4 campsites
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near New Port Richey
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 46 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fort Cooper State Park 47 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near New Port Richey
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park 9 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Honeymoon Island State Park 14 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caladesi Island State Park 16 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 21 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hillsborough River State Park 31 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near New Port Richey
- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park 3 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Honeymoon Island State Park 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Caladesi Island State Park 16 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Hillsborough River State Park 31 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Withlacoochee State Trail 35 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near New Port Richey
- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park 3 mi north · Fishing listed
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park 9 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Honeymoon Island State Park 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Caladesi Island State Park 16 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Hillsborough River State Park 31 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Free state parks near New Port Richey
- Withlacoochee State Trail 35 mi northeast · No entrance fee listed
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park 38 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 41 mi south · No entrance fee listed
- Egmont Key State Park 45 mi south · No entrance fee listed
- Crystal River Preserve State Park 46 mi north · No entrance fee listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near New Port Richey
What is the closest state park to New Port Richey?
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is the closest, about 3 miles north of New Port Richey in a straight line. Next are Anclote Key Preserve State Park and Honeymoon Island State Park.
How many state parks are near New Port Richey?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near New Port Richey have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, Anclote Key Preserve State Park and Honeymoon Island State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near New Port Richey?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near New Port Richey?
7 parks list no entrance fee: Withlacoochee State Trail, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
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- Near Wildwood, FL58 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.