State Parks Near Zephyrhills, Florida
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Zephyrhills. The closest is Hillsborough River State Park, about 8 mi southwest of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hillsborough River State Park8 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 143 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 05 with free entry
State parks near Zephyrhills, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Zephyrhills; 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 →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 →Withlacoochee State Trail
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Withlacoochee State Trail →Ybor City Museum State Park
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ybor City Museum 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 →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 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Lake Griffin State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 42 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Griffin 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Zephyrhills
- Hillsborough River State Park 8 mi southwest · 110 campsites
- Colt Creek State Park 9 mi northeast · 39 campsites
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 31 mi northwest · 4 campsites
- Lake Louisa State Park 32 mi northeast · 68 campsites
- Alafia River State Park 32 mi south · 32 campsites
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Zephyrhills
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 29 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Louisa State Park 32 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fort Cooper State Park 41 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Zephyrhills
- Hillsborough River State Park 8 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 31 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Louisa State Park 32 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Cooper State Park 41 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park 41 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Zephyrhills
- Hillsborough River State Park 8 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Colt Creek State Park 9 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Withlacoochee State Trail 14 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 26 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 29 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Fishing near Zephyrhills
- Hillsborough River State Park 8 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Colt Creek State Park 9 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Louisa State Park 32 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Alafia River State Park 32 mi south · Fishing listed
- Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park 33 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Free state parks near Zephyrhills
- Withlacoochee State Trail 14 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 26 mi northeast · No entrance fee listed
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 44 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park 45 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park 46 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Zephyrhills
What is the closest state park to Zephyrhills?
Hillsborough River State Park is the closest, about 8 miles southwest of Zephyrhills in a straight line. Next are Colt Creek State Park and Withlacoochee State Trail.
How many state parks are near Zephyrhills?
22 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 Zephyrhills have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Hillsborough River State Park, Colt Creek State Park and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Zephyrhills?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Zephyrhills?
5 parks list no entrance fee: Withlacoochee State Trail, General James A. Van Fleet State Trail and Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
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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.