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Hillsborough River State Park — Thonotosassa, Florida
Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $6 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians and bicyclists.
Address15402 U.S. 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
Hours8:00 a.m.-sunset, 365 days a year (floridastateparks.org). The park reopened on February 24, 2025 after storm repairs.
Prices$6 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians and bicyclists
Price notespriceVal is the per-vehicle entrance fee, not a per-person admission (the fixed vehicle fee is stated with this explanation, following the California state-park precedent). Official park alerts at last check: the cafe, recreation hall, several campsites, two pavilions, the Seminole Trail and portions of the Rapids Trail remained closed, and the rental concession schedule changed effective August 4, 2026; check the park's alerts before visiting.
Age notesEntrance is charged per vehicle rather than by age (floridastateparks.org).
BookingDay-use entry at the gate; camping is reserved separately (floridastateparks.org).
Suggested timeAbout 4 hours
ParkingParking is included with the park entrance fee (floridastateparks.org).
Verified perk: Florida State Parks Annual Entrance PassThe Family Annual Entrance Pass ($120) covers day-use park entry for up to 8 people entering as a group; the Individual Annual Entrance Pass ($60) covers the named passholder, with additional guests at $2 per person. Valid for one year from the month of purchase; does not cover tours, special events or concession charges (floridastateparks.org).
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