Hillsborough River State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1936 and opened to the public in 1938. This 3,950-acre park offers camping, picnicking, canoe rentals and seasonal swimming in an ADA accessible man-made swimming pool. Nature trails allow visitors to wander through hammocks of live oaks, sabal palms and hickories which border the scenic Hillsborough River. The trails are wide, however, caution should be taken when walking the trails due to the erosion and exposed roots which make the surface rough.

• Take a tour of Fort Foster, a historic site, located within Hillsborough River State Park. Through living history programs, visitors can step back in time to observe fort personnel carrying out their daily duties in the year 1837.