Size
260 acres
Location
Pasco County, east of Dade City
About the Property
Pasco County operates this regional park near the Withlacoochee River. In 1987, the District provided the county with the use of 146 acres of the Green Swamp — West Tract to accommodate riverfront access for the canoe launch, dock and 1.5 miles of hiking trails.
The Withlacoochee River Park offers visitors access to a wild and scenic portion of the river and a mosaic of habitat communities, from high sandhills to low riverine swamp.
Access and Parking
- From US 301 follow River Road east 5 miles. Follow pavement onto Auton Road. Park entrance 0.25 miles on left.
- ADA access and facilities available.
Hours of Operation
Daily from sunrise to sunset.
Restrooms and Water
3 restrooms, a compost toilet and drinking fountains available.
Pets
Must be on leash no more than six feet in length.
Recreational Opportunities
Bicycling and Inline Skating
- Paved park road.
- Always wear helmet. Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.
Camping
- Primitive campsites available in various locations around park.
- Free permit required to camp. Obtain from park office.
Fishing
- Fishing pier located adjacent to canoe launch.
- Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for license requirements.
Hiking
- 5.2 miles of trail developed and maintained by Florida Trail Association. Orange blazes denote main trail. Blue blazes denote side trails. Double blazes denote a sharp turn in trail.
- For more information, contact Florida Trail Association at 1-877-445-3352 (in FL) or (352) 378-8823.
- Several additional miles of perimeter trails open for hiking.
Paddling
Canoe launch (100-foot carry from parking area).
Park Facilities
- Park has playgrounds, 40-foot observation tower, boardwalks, recreation field and reconstructed 19th century fort.
- Authentic Native American villages constructed by Native American volunteers.
- Many facilities ADA accessible.
Picnic Facilities
- Picnic shelters and large pavilion available.
- Reservations for southern shelter or pavilion made through park office.
- Other shelters available on a first come, first served basis.
Nearby Recreation Lands
Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
For More Information
- Withlacoochee River Park, (352) 567-0264.
- East Pasco Parks and Recreation Department, (352) 521-4182
- Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department, (813) 929-1260
