The Crystal River Preserve State Park covers approximately 30,000 acres and is located in coastal Citrus County. The park encompasses a wide variety of natural communities from hydric hammock and saltmarsh to scrub and sandhill. Crystal River Preserve State Park is one of the most popular Tampa Weekend Getaways, which has exceptional natural beauty, undisturbed islands, inlets, backwaters and forests of this Crystal River Preserve are especially cherished by nature lovers and photographers. Bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, nature trails, boat tours and wildlife viewing are some of the amazing activities the tourists will enjoy at this scenic preserve. Manatee, blue crab, bald eagles, variety of wading birds, mangroves and Juncos are the popular wildlife species here.
Highlights :
- Eco-Walk Trails
- Recreational Activities
- Mullet Hole
Best Time of Year :All Year-Round
Latitude/Longitude :28.916389,-82.623611
Type of Getaway :Archaeological Site, Adventure, Family, Kids, Couples, Girls, Cheap, State Park