Lithia Springs Regional Park
Are you wanting to get reconnected with nature and experience a variety of different landscapes all at one park? If you are looking for a little oasis in Hillsborough County, you may want to stop and check out Lithia Springs County Park. This quaint nature preserve features a small campground and a spring, which flows year-round. If you are looking for a new adventure in the outdoors, then travel over to Lithia Springs.
Moss Covered Oak Tree on the Boardwalk at Lithia Springs Conservation Park
Camping
Lithia Springs Regional Park is home to a quiet campground that features 45 camping sites. While many locals utilize the campground for RV camping, non-locals are also welcomed and will not have to pay an additional fee like some other Florida campgrounds. These campsites are great for RV camping because campers to have access to water services and electrical hookups. In order to stay at this campground, you will want to wake up early to make sure you can snag your favorite spot. This is because there are no reservations for this campground and everything is first come first served.
Lithia Springs Regional Park map courtesy of HillsboroughCounty.org.
Amenities at the campground include showers and restrooms. There are also fire pits and picnic shelters to accommodate campers. Hikers staying in the campground will find that they are in a prime location for access to the hiking trails, as well as the nearby swamps. You are also close to the main attraction, which is the water spring swimming hole. Even if you do not feel like swimming, you can fish or have a picnic on the shore.
Kayaking at Lithia Springs Regional Park
There is a kayaking trail that stretches from Alderman’s Ford Park to Lithia Springs Park. This trail is around 11.5 miles long and you will then pull your kayak out at Lithia Springs. This part of the Alafia River is quite scenic and woodsy. You may experience small whitewater rapids, depending on the water level when you venture down the river. If the area has just experienced heavy rains, you will want to ensure that the area has not flooded. If this is the case, then this would not be the best spot for a beginner kayaker.
Swimming
Lithia Springs Park is 160 acres of a beautiful nature preserve. At this preserve, is a natural spring that provides guests with 72 degree water year-round. This means that it is a great location to relax and unwind, as well as go swimming. The spring is actually made up of two different pools that flow out around 24 million gallons of water per day. Lifeguards are on duty and the swimming area is open every day of the week from 8am to 7pm.
Lithia Springs Park is a beautiful area nestled in Hillsborough County that boasts a unique landscape, providing locals and tourists alike a place to connect with nature. From swamps to forested woodsy areas, you will be amazed at what makes up this nature preserve. Whether you want to dust off your hiking boots or find a secluded camping site, Lithia Springs has a lot to offer and even more to explore.
