Crews Lake Wilderness Park has beautiful and well maintained grounds. No fee to enter like some…read moreother wilderness parks. I attended a wedding here and it was a peaceful and serene experience. There is a boardwalk and pavilions for events. The restrooms were also nice and clean. Actually better than some restaurants.

I really love this park!…read more I saw the signs for it & just decided to check it out as I love to visit the Nature parks. This park is exceptionally beautiful. It has an old vintage Florida feel with gorgeous old moss covered trees, kids play areas, an old vintage railroad, tons of biking & walking/hiking trails & a giant Lilly covered pond/lake. I had such a great time the first time I went. There was wildlife everywhere & I got to video some very friendly birds. I went back again & it was even more beautiful the second time, than the first time as it had just rained & all the flowers were blooming. They have a little garden there. It's just so precious. This place is so very beautiful. I keep finding all these different trails, they are obviously working on it & making it bigger with more trails. It's a very peaceful place, Like a forgotten tropical wilderness stuck in time. I have not seen more than 5 people here at once. I love all the Nature Parks for hiking but I have to admit. This one is very special & very unique. I can't wait to return. Highly recommended.

On our quests to find new places to walk/home we found Fickett. It's a nice, dirt path with a few…read moresigns about every half mile. There are a couple little bridges also. It is a completely dirt path so expect lots of bugs, dress appropriately and bring bug spray. However, it's completely shaded the whole path, so while it does get hot and humid, at least you don't have the actual sun beating down on you! Our only complaint was no benches or picnic tables to sit down and snack afterwards. Not a horrible complaint as out car works just fine, we just enjoy having a snack after we walk and eating it outside. We will definitely be returning to this oayh more often!

Fickett Hammock is about 148 acres and a one mile hiking trail loop located northwest of…read moreBrooksville on Centralia Road. The address is: 15482 Centralia Road, Brooksville, FL 34614. According to the county website the hardwood forest hammock includes seasonally flowing streams and saw palmetto thickets with tree species including hickory, dogwood, longleaf pine, hophornbeam, ironwood, American holly, and swamp chestnut oak. Ecosystems include oak hammocks, hickory groves, sparkleberry thickets, and flatwoods. A second trail was supposed to be in the works.. I will investigate!!! More info and a link to a map and photos at http://www.hernandocounty.us/plan/esl/preserves/

Great for walks. Easy to enjoy the nature. Possibility of seeing wildlife. Easy to get lost if you…read morego off the trail

This is a 2,200 acre preserve with hiking, horseback riding and bird watching opportunities. The…read morepreserve protects groundwater and black bear habitat. Here's the website for the park: http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/annuteligahammock.html

Very exclusive, no electrical hook up so great for primitive camping. Bathrooms were great as well…read more We already booked our next trip!

Awesome spot back in the woods, right off the interstate but not easy to find. It's a super cool…read morespot right in the river, surrounded by lush greenery and white sandy banks. River junction has a day use area, as well as primitive camping, complete with fire rings, running water on site, and full bathrooms with showers. Truly a hidden gem!

If you like wildlife this is the place to be in Tampa. This is a great destination for outdoor…read moreenthusiasts. With numerous hiking trails, fishing spots, and picnic areas, this park offers something for everyone. clear waters of the Hillsborough River that runs through the park. The park is well-maintained and clean, with friendly and informative staff. There are also several campsites available for those who want to extend their stay. Overall, Hillsborough state park is an excellent place to relax, enjoy nature and engage in outdoor activities such as kayaking launch. There is a gift shop for light snacks. You will see wild life such as gators, tons of different fish and many different kind of birds. Admission is 6$, they take cash or card

We went glamping and it was a fun Experience. My family found it to be a ton a fun. The AC made a…read moreworld of difference during the angry Florida summer. I would recommend if you want to go camping with training wheels.

Highly recommend Manatee Paddle if you are looking for an affordable rental to Three Sisters…read moreSpring! The staff was so helpful - from providing a map and walking through the best path to get to the spring to helping us launch, it was a great experience. You check in downtown and then the walk to the launch area is less than five minutes. Everything you need is at the launch area. This was probably one of the nicest kayaks I've ever rented. The springs was lovely and surprisingly not too packed for 4th of July Weekend.

Manatee Paddle truly went above and beyond to make our experience positive, exciting, and…read moreeducational. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine smiles, warmth, and encouragement. I was personally a bit nervous since I hadn't paddle boarded much before, but every step of the way we felt supported and truly cared for. Hearing about the family's passion for protecting the ecosystem and the manatees, along with all the helpful tips they shared to optimize our experience, was absolutely incredible. When we got to the dock, we were guided so kindly - Mike even held our shoes in his truck for us! When he noticed me struggling a bit, he took the time to give me multiple tips on how to better move in the water and maneuver the board, which made such a difference. We saw so many manatees, including mama and baby pairs, which was unforgettable. When we returned to the dock and shared how excited we were, Mike went above and beyond once again by recommending another nearby location we could walk to where we ended up seeing even more manatees up close and personal. I would 10/10 recommend Manatee Paddle to anyone looking for an incredible manatee experience. I am so grateful to Mike and his family for making our day so special. THANK YOU!!

Extremely disappointing experience…read more We arrived about 15 minutes late and expected that, at worst, our tour would simply start without us or that we would be offered a reasonable solution. Instead, we were refused completely. What made the situation even worse was that there were six of us (three couples), and each couple was given a different explanation for why we couldn't go. The stories kept changing, making it feel like the staff were simply making up excuses instead of being honest. Good customer service isn't about never having problems--it's about how you treat people when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, this place chose excuses over professionalism. We wasted our time driving there, made plans around this activity, and left feeling frustrated and disrespected. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this business.

Easy to find, very peaceful and secluded. Almost all the other amenities were closed (water park,…read morebeach, food) and the mermaid show wasn't for 2 more hours so we left after our kayak trip.

It was okay . Just overpriced for 75 usd rental fee . Staffs are okay too . Maybe needed better…read morecustomer service

We went as a family before the pandemic hit, on multiple occasions and it was beautiful! Great day…read moreand good company :)

Silver Lake Campground is located within the Croom Tract of Withlacoochee State Forest (Hernando…read moreCounty), and a short 5-mile drive from I-75. This park requires an admission fee or annual pass. The shore of Silver Lake is part of the Withlacoochee River system. The three campground areas are adjacent to the Silver Lake Day-Use Area which has a picnic shelter and a boat ramp. Recreational activities nearby include: boating / paddling / watersports, wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and fishing. Facilities include many miles of trails for hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and paddling. Seasonal hunting is available in most of the forest, and fish are plentiful in the many lakes and flowing waterways. Full-facility, primitive, and group camping are available at numerous locations. Many day-use facilities are available on Withlacoochee State Forest for picnicking and wildlife viewing. Due to the location of this campground near I-75, road noise may be heard at times. The campgrounds have a bathhouse and a dump station. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with grate and/or a grill. There are 23 sites (#1-23) at Silver Lake Campground with water and electric with 30 and 50 amp hookup. Maximum of 1 RV and 1 tent or 2 tents per site. Campsites 19, 20 & 21 have enhanced accessibility. The Day Use Area has a pavilion which is available to rent for events. Access to boat ramp and hiking trails including the Withlacoochee State Trail. Day use areas are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Facilities include fishing, boating/canoeing/kayaking, Leashed Pets are allowed. Only licensed, street legal vehicles are permitted in the complex. The use of horses, go-karts, golf carts, ATV's or dirt bikes is prohibited. Services & Amenities within the park: Bathhouse Bird Watching Boat Ramp Boating Canoeing Campground Host Camping Dump Station Fire Rings Fishing Geo Caching Grills Hiking Hiking Trails Jet skiing Kiosk Nature Study Parking Picnic area Restrooms Sightseeing Stargazing Swimming/Park/Lake Walking Trails, Easy Water for Drinking Water Skiing Wild Life Viewing Less Than 1000 Feet there is a River/Stream and swimming in the river is allowed. Amenities less than a mile away: Fishing River/Stream Horseback Riding Hunting Jogging/Running Picnic Pavilion Trails Bicycle/Mountain Biking Trails Equestrian The information center has QR codes for park maps, trail details and general park/campground information. Paper brochures are also available. A Florida State Parks Annual Pass costs $60 for an Individual Pass (unlimited entry for one person) or $120 for a Family Pass (up to eight people), valid for one year from purchase; additional people with an individual pass pay $2 each, but these passes don't cover camping or special activities like boat tours, and there are separate options for Sportsman Licenses or Foundation Memberships. The Unlimited pass includes entry into most of Florida's state parks for the pass holder(s). The annual pass does not cover: Camping, boat tours, tubing, garden admissions, or other special-use fees. Purchase online through the Florida State Parks website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass or in person at any state park with a ranger station.

Wait until they are done remodeling and reserve seats on longer tour nothing was open when I went…read morelonger tour booked up for a month

Took a weekend trip to Tarpon Springs to visit this state park. Arriving after 9am with only a 20…read moremin wait to enter was great given it's a Sunday in the summer. While it was difficult to find a chair / shade we secured a chair in the sand area. The water was freezing but expected. It was also very relaxing. The wildlife is awesome to see. We got hot dogs, pepperoni pizza, cherry limeade. The lazy river does cost extra but it's worth it, I'd love to return because unfortunately due to inclement weather the water attractions were shut down.

I am a huge mermaid fan and being able to see the Weeki Wachee mermaid show let me live my fan girl…read moredreams. I went to the 11a show. The theater filled up quickly so get in line. Watching the performers was delightful. Even with the air lines under the water it was amazing to watch. Just being able to keep your eyes open underwater was astounding to me. We even got an extra performance for the Memorial Day holiday with a tribute to our service members. After the show they had a mermaid photo op that was donation based. After the show, I explored the rest of the park. It isn't that large but was a nice area and worth the $13 to get in. They have an area for swimming in part of the springs. I didn't bring my swimsuit but there were many people swimming and having a good time. There are some water slides too. They have a great gift shop. Loved having the opportunity to visit and see an iconic spot for mermaid lovers!