Manager's Message
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 late
fall 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,
horseback riding trails, or if you prefer, hike to one of the many lakes to
enjoy a day of fishing, relaxation, or bird watching.
Current trail conditions as of 11/24/06:
BIKE: Currently Gator Back is closed. All other off-road mountain bicycle trails
are open and in good condition. The brand new addition to the trail system has
opened. Come out and experience the North Creek Trail.
EQUESTRAIN: All horse trails are open and in awesome condition.
TRAIL CLOSURES:
All Off-Road Bike Trails will be CLOSED 1/28/07 until 2:00 p.m. due to the
Florida Challenge Trail Run.
All Off-Road Bike Trails will be CLOSED 3/18/07 until 2:00 p.m. due to the
Florida State Single Speed Championship Race.
- Craig Liney, 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.
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Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
From the South - Take I-75 North to exit #240. At exit #240, turn Right (East)
onto SR 674. Keep straight on SR 674 for approximately 15 miles. Turn Left
(North) at flashing light, onto CR 39 for approximately 5 miles. The main park
entrance is on the Right side. From the North - Take I-75 South to exit #246. At
exit #246, turn Right (East) onto Big Bend Road. Keep straight on Big Bend Road
for approximately 1 mile. Turn Right (South) onto U.S. 301. Keep straight on
U.S. 301 for approximately 1.5 miles. Turn Left (East) onto CR 672. Follow CR
672 for approximately 12 miles. Turn Left (North) onto CR 39. Keep straight on
CR 39 for approximately 1.5 miles. The main park entrance in on the Right side.
From the East - Take I-4 West to exit #22. Turn Left onto Park Road. Follow Park
Road for approximately 2.5 miles. Bear right onto 39B. Turn Left onto SR 39
(James Redman Parkway). Continue on SR/CR 39 for approximately 15.2 miles. The
main park entrance will be on the Left side.Park Fees
Admission Fees - $4.00 per group for up to 8 people.
Alafia River State Park
14326 South County Road 39
Lithia, Florida 33547
Phone: 813-672-5320
Fax: Contact Park for Number |
