Alafia River State Park
Enjoying Florida's outdoors is the natural thing to do, so why not spend some time at Alafia River State Park? The clear nights are perfect to enjoy the summer skies while camping in Alafia River's family campground. Campers will find clean restroom facilities with solar-heated showers and two large picnic pavilions, along with electric and water at each of the 30 campsites.
The park also offers many challenging off-road mountain bicycle trails and horseback riding trails. If you prefer, you can also hike to one of the many lakes to enjoy a day of fishing, relaxation or bird-watching.
In an effort to better serve you, our camping and cabin reservation system has received an upgrade. To make reservations, call ReserveAmerica at (800) 326-3521, (866) I CAMP FL, TDD (888) 433-0287 or visit
www.ReserveAmerica.com.
Current trail conditions as of 8/09/08:
BIKE: All off-road mountain bicycle trails are open and in good condition.
EQUESTRAIN: All horse trails are open and in great condition.
- Coy E. Helms Jr., Park Manager
Welcome to Alafia River State Park
This park offers some of the most challenging off-road bicycling trails in Florida. Once the site of a phosphate mine, the reclaimed land has unique topography that offers some of the most radical elevation changes in Florida. Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of trails that travel through mixed hardwood forests, pine flatwoods, and rolling hills. Bird-watchers and nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of wildlife along the trails. Scattered lakes and the south prong of the Alafia River provide opportunities for canoeing and fishing. Picnic pavilions, a playground, horseshoe pit, and volleyball court are available. For overnight stays, the park has a full-facility campground and equestrian friendly campsites. Located 10 miles southeast of Tampa on County Road 39.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Alafia River State Park, please call 813-672-5320.
