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Hillsborough River

1101 East River Cove, Tampa, FL 33612
813-975-2160
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Ranked #12 of 75 attractions in Tampa
Type: Bodies of Water, Forests
Activities: Camping, Kayaking
Description: State park campground in forest and along river.
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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Canoes, kayaks and small fishing boasts are frequent guests on the Hillsborough river. The calm waters & cypress trees make it a favorite place for people who want to get away from stress.

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Santa Maria de Dota, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

The Hillsborough River is a fantastic place to spend a day. Great kayaking place - One of the best in Florida!!

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Tampa, Florida
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56 reviews 56 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Awesome river for a leisure trip; enough current for minimal paddling unless you're in a hurry. Lots of wildlife, great for birding, viewing alligators, turtles, etc. There are picnic and bathroom facilities available within the state park.

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Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Boating past the modern shiny buildings on one side and the exotic architecture of the U. of Tampa on the other is the perfect way to appreciate the heart of downtown. Also, the crewing graffiti under the bridges is intriguing.

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gulfport, fl
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This is a great river to paddle, and a really good choice if you're taking someone new to kayaking. We put in at Sargents Park, take out at Morris Bridge for lunch and then end at Trout Creek. The wildlife you see is wonderful and the river is a great blend of straight open areas and then fun twisty turny... More

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Tampa, Florida
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3 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We visit many of the state and county parks on the Hillsborough River. Most of the parks charge a small fee to use the facilitys

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Clearwater, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

There is plenty to do, we camp there at least once a year. Plenty of canoes, pool is huge, great for little kids with graded entry. Camping pads are lovely. Bring your bike, binoculars, and happy faces!

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Coldwater, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Enjoyed two nights camping here.Very friendly campers and nice, large lots.Bathrooms clean and even though the park was full every night,never had to wait for showers.most people were in RV's but we tented.About a 10 minute drive to Zephry Hills which has stores and good places to eat.Park even has washers and dryers- which were being used by a Ot... More

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Tampa, Florida
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25 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Took a boat ride through the river and had a great time. Without expecting it a bunch of dolphins came to play with us and followed the boat throughout the river. Got to see the city of Tampa from a whole different perspective. I would definitely recommend it.

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

If you want to go canoeing down the river for a beautiful ride you found it. You will find plenty of places to rent a canoe where they pick you up and bring you back

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