State Parks Near Plant City, Florida
26 state park units lie within 50 miles of Plant City. The closest is Hillsborough River State Park, about 11 mi northwest of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hillsborough River State Park11 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 26 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 142 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 07 with free entry
State parks near Plant City, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Plant City; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Ybor City Museum State Park
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ybor City Museum 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 →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 →Withlacoochee State Trail
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Withlacoochee State Trail →South Fork State Park
South Fork State Park is a park in Manatee County, about 22 miles east of Palmetto.
Hours, fees and rules for South Fork State Park →Paynes Creek Historic State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Paynes Creek Historic 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 →Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 2 campsites, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park →Wingate Creek State Park
In Manatee County, about 24 miles northwest of Arcadia, Wingate Creek State Park covers about 615 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Wingate Creek State Park →Lake Louisa State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Louisa State Park →General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for General James A. Van Fleet State Trail →Lake Manatee State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Manatee 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 →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 →Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic 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 →Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Things to do include fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Skyway Fishing Pier 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 →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 →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 →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 →Lake Kissimmee State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Kissimmee 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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Plant City
- Hillsborough River State Park 11 mi northwest · 110 campsites
- Alafia River State Park 16 mi south · 32 campsites
- Colt Creek State Park 20 mi north · 39 campsites
- Little Manatee River State Park 29 mi southwest · 40 campsites
- Paynes Creek Historic State Park 33 mi southeast · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Plant City
- Lake Louisa State Park 39 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 44 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Plant City
- Hillsborough River State Park 11 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Louisa State Park 39 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Manatee State Park 40 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caladesi Island State Park 43 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Honeymoon Island State Park 43 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Plant City
- Hillsborough River State Park 11 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Alafia River State Park 16 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Colt Creek State Park 20 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Little Manatee River State Park 29 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Withlacoochee State Trail 30 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Fishing near Plant City
- Hillsborough River State Park 11 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Alafia River State Park 16 mi south · Fishing listed
- Colt Creek State Park 20 mi north · Fishing listed
- Little Manatee River State Park 29 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Paynes Creek Historic State Park 33 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Free state parks near Plant City
- Withlacoochee State Trail 30 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 34 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park 38 mi east · No entrance fee listed
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 40 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Terra Ceia Preserve State Park 41 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Plant City
What is the closest state park to Plant City?
Hillsborough River State Park is the closest, about 11 miles northwest of Plant City in a straight line. Next are Alafia River State Park and Ybor City Museum State Park.
How many state parks are near Plant City?
26 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Plant City have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Hillsborough River State Park, Alafia River State Park and Colt Creek State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Plant City?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Plant City?
7 parks list no entrance fee: Withlacoochee State Trail, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Lakeland, FL10 mi east
- Near Zephyrhills, FL16 mi north
- Near Bartow, FL20 mi southeast
- Near Tampa, FL22 mi west
- Near Lake Wales, FL32 mi east
- Near St. Petersburg, FL37 mi southwest
- Near New Port Richey, FL40 mi northwest
- Near Bradenton, FL46 mi southwest
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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.