Nearest city Inverness, Florida Phone +1 352-726-0315 | Area 2.873 km² Established June 13, 1972 | |
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Location Citrus County, Florida, United States Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection Address 3100 Old Floral City Rd, Inverness, FL 34450, USA Management Florida Department of Environmental Protection Similar Paynes Creek Historic S, Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins His, Fort Foster, Dade Battlefield Historic S, Cedar Key Museum State Park | ||
Sandhill cranes at fort cooper state park
Fort Cooper State Park is a 710-acre historic site in Inverness, Florida, United States. It is located two miles (3 km) south of Inverness, off of U.S. Hwy. 41 on South Old Floral City Road. On June 13, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park.
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Fort cooper state park
Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, turkey, opossum, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals.
Recreational activities
The park features an annual re-enactment of the Second Seminole War, the third weekend in March. Activities include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing. The park is also accessible from the Withlacoochee State Trail.
Amenities and hours
Amenities include access to 160-acre (0.65 km2) Lake Holathlikaha, a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails. The park also has nature trails, a beach, and a primitive campground.
Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).