Hillsborough River State Park
| Hillsborough River State Park | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hillsborough County, Florida |
| Nearest city | Tampa and Zephyrhills |
| Coordinates | 28°06′14″N 82°16′41″W / 28.10389°N 82.27806°W |
| Area | 3,383 acres (13.69 km2) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Hillsborough River State Park is located in the northeast corner of Hillsborough County, Florida near Zephyrhills (which is itself in Pasco County). It is a popular park due to its proximity to the city of Tampa. It closed in October 2024 due to damage from Hurricane Milton, and re-opened on February 24, 2025.
The park consists of over 3,383 acres, and there are more than seven miles of trails that run throughout it. Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, camping, birding, easy to moderate hiking, trail running, and nature photography. The park has award-winning campgrounds, a restaurant, and gift shop. Canoes and bicycles can be rented at the park.