local attractions
Withlacoochee Bay Trail
Just steps from the campground, the Withlacoochee Bay Trail invites you to explore 5 miles of natural beauty. Whether you’re biking or walking, this trail is the perfect way to immerse yourself in stunning landscapes.
As you glide through lush maritime hammocks and winding salt marshes, you’ll be surrounded by Florida’s diverse wildlife. The trail leads you all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, where the views are nothing short of breathtaking.
Along the trail are canopied piers that offer incredible spots for birdwatching. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of fishing birds and other wildlife as you take in the panoramic vistas that stretch out to the Gulf. It’s the kind of trail that makes every step (or pedal!) an adventure.
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 16 miles
Homosassa Springs State Park warm water spring is best known for its West Indian Manatee that gather here in the winter. You can observe them from boardwalks or in the underwater observatory called the Fish Bowl. You can also observe many birds and fish throughout the park.
Three Sisters Springs - 10 miles
Three Sisters Springs are beautiful, naturally occurring springs. During the winter months, the springs are home to more than 150 manatees. These gentle giants are a sight to behold. The 57-acre site also features restored wetlands that attract birds and other wildlife.
You can swim, snorkel, or paddle at the springs.
Crystal River Preserve State Park - 9 miles
Crystal River Preserve State Park is Florida's most diverse estuary. Here, freshwater from spring-fed rivers mixes with the saltwater of the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the park remains untouched, allowing visitors a glimpse of what this area of Florida looked like centuries ago.
The park is a year-round destination for hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and bird-watching.
Crystal River Wildlife Refuge - 10 miles
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is the only refuge created specifically for the protection of the threatened Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee. This unique refuge preserves Three Sisters Springs, the last unspoiled and undeveloped spring habitat in Kings Bay.
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