Withlacoochee River Park

Withlacoochee River Park is a protected riverside area in Pasco County covering over 400 acres with sandhills, wetlands, and numerous trails suitable for different outdoor activities. The space allows visitors to paddle, fish, hike, and observe wildlife in its natural surroundings.

The area was established as a protected natural space along this river section and now contains a replica of a church and schoolhouse from the 1840s. These structures show early settlement architecture in Florida and illustrate how pioneers built and lived in this region.

The park hosts an annual Family Fishing Festival where the community gathers to learn fishing techniques and exchange experiences along the river. Visitors can observe how local traditions around fishing and riverside living are shared and passed down.

The site has an RV campground, cabins, a boat launch for paddling, and hiking trails that allow visitors to pursue different activities. Access to fishing platforms and marked walking routes makes navigation simple and encourages independent exploration of the grounds.

The site has a GPS-based orienteering course where visitors search for points throughout the grounds using modern navigation technology. An observation tower on the property offers a vantage point for spotting wildlife such as black bears and bald eagles.