Fort Cooper State Park
3100 Old Floral City Road, Inverness, FL 34450
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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About the Business
Fort Cooper State Park, located at 3100 Old Floral City Road in Inverness, Florida, is a popular tourist attraction and park. For just $3 per vehicle, visitors can enjoy over 700 acres of nature, perfect for relaxing, hiking, and studying the local flora and fauna. The park is also a great place to learn about Florida's rich history.
Lake Holathlikaha within the park is a favorite spot for fishing, birdwatching, and watching bats at sunset from the bathhouse. As part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, Fort Cooper State Park offers nearly 5 miles of self-guided trails with excellent bird and wildlife viewing opportunities. The park's diverse natural areas provide a sanctuary for many plants and animals, including threatened and endangered species.
Visitors can also take advantage of the paved pathway connecting the park to the multi-use paved Withlacoochee State Trail. Picnic facilities and a playground are available under a hardwood hammock near the lake for visitors to enjoy. The Seminole Heritage Trail, featuring four interpretive kiosks, offers insight into the lives of the Seminole people who once inhabited the area and the history behind Fort Cooper's construction.
Overall, Fort Cooper State Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore the beauty of Florida's natural landscapes.
Reviews
"It's a nice park with good parking and a number of paths you can walk on. There are some swings, picnic benches and covered pavilions. There is also a cool old fort if you're willing to take a little walk to get to it. The scenery is just what you'd expect at a quality Florida state park... A nice way to spend an hour or three..."
"Really cool park off the Withlacoochee bike trail. The park has trails to walk or ride. Restrooms and picnic areas available. There's a small fee to enter the park $2 per cyclist if entering from the bike trail. It's definitely worth the fee if you want to get off the beaten path. The trail loops are dirt but easy to walk or ride. Lots of big live oaks for shade. Overall great park to visit."
"We celebrated my mom's 80th birthday at the lodge and had a wonderful time. The lodge was clean and we really enjoyed the indoor market lights. Penny was very easy to work with and all of the rangers were very friendly. My niece loved the playground and when we went outside to take pictures, we saw a family of sand cranes including a baby! Thank you for maintaining such a lovely park for all to enjoy!"
"What a beautiful park! I fell in love with this place. So quiet and peaceful. Lots of picnic tables and grills to use. Restrooms on site. Some nice trails. Decent playground for kids in the shade of the trees. You can't go wrong spending a few hours here. The view to the lake is so relaxing. I highly recommend you at least stop by to see the wonderful natural settings of this park."
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