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Edward Medard Conservation Park (Between Plant City and Brandon, FL)

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700-acre reservoir used for boating, canoeing and fishing! If you love to go camping, canoeing, hiking, fishing, frisbee golf and/or look for gators, this is the place to go to have fun or relax! This park has something for everyone including your pets to sniff around!  As you enter the park, be sure to ask for any updates on pricing and availability. As of 6/4/2022 the camp sites include a picnic table, fire ring, electricity (30 amps and 14 sites in addition have 50-amp service) and water.  Nice public restrooms with showers, plus a dump station :-) It is first come first serve with the sites. Sites range from 30 feet in length to 60 feet, most between 32-55 feet. Regular rate is $24 per night, 55+ $18 per night and if you are 65+ and a Hillsborough County resident $12 per night.  Pricing includes up to 8 people with 1 RV/Trailer or 2 tents.
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Scott Springs Park located at 2825 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 is a small but mighty nature park -

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  You and your pet can explore the natural wonders at Scott Springs.   2825 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471    Stretch your legs on the few winding trails.
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Upper Tampa Bay Regional Park

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Here's a fairly hidden gem near the Tampa suburb of Town and Country- off Double Branch Rd. The park features canoe rentals, a boardwalk and a nature center and garden with plenty of interesting informational displays along it's walking and hiking trails. Our favorite was the trail that led right to the open water of Mobbly Bay and the beautiful view of the water. See the Hillsborough County website for more information at https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/locations/upper-tampa-bay-park
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Location: 8001 Double Branch Rd, Tampa, FL 33635, USA
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Eureka Springs

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Eureka Springs was a nice surprise!   A park, which was donated to Hillsborough County, Florida in 1967, is a tropical quick getaway for an hour or two just to escape from the city life hustle.   This park is filled with unique beautiful Florida plants. The park is clean with a nice facility to rent for events.    Found between Highway 301 and Sligh Avenue in Eastern Tampa, there is a small fee to enter. A wooden walkway provides a safe and picturesque view of the thick interior swamp.  Take your time and you might glimpse some fine examples of Florida wild life–  anything from squirrels to alligators and butterflies too!    Source:   Hillsborough County Parks Acalypha hispida a.k.a. Chenille Plant Shrimp Plant
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Alafia State Park

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  Bring your tent/RV, canoe, fishing pole, horses, pets, and mountain bike!  Great place to have fun with over 40 miles of hiking, horseback and biking trails.  Add caption Alafia State Park is located in Lithia, Florida. Great way to enjoy the outdoors and be one with nature. Alafia State Park is only 30 miles southeast of Tampa, FL on county road 39.
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Apollo Beach, Florida

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Photograph by Jane Griggs December 13, 2013 A perfect ending to Friday the 13th in Apollo Beach.  Beautiful sunset of Tampa Bay with a faint sighting of Saint Petersburg, FL in the background. Photograph by Jane Griggs December 13, 2013 Apollo Beach has access to the bay and Gulf waters.  Enjoy the Apollo Beach Yacht Club, restaurants such as Circles and the Alpha House.  Circles, where you can enjoy   outside dining with water view.  The "Alpha House" which features Italian food and really good pizza :-) For added fun during the winter months visit the Manatees as they keep warm by the TECO Big Bend Power Plant.
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Indian Shores, Florida

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At Indian Shores there is nothing but beautiful sand, water and air. Food and lodging are plentiful along this strip as well. Located between Clearwater and St. Petersburg in Pinellas County.
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