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Fort Cooper State Park

 About Fort Cooper State Park

Reenactors stand behind a plume of smoke as they fire a cannon in the woods. Photo by Danielle Floyd

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Harry Mitchell

There are plenty of activities at the park to enjoy such as a picnic and playground area and nearly 6.2 miles of hiking trails. We also have a pavilion and recreation hall available for rent.

Due to low lake water levels, our swimming area is currently closed and we are no longer renting paddle boats or canoes.   

Fort Cooper State Park's nature trails offer some of Citrus County's best birding and wildlife viewing.

Pets are welcome in the park as long as they are on a leash no longer than 6-feet. They are permitted in the picnic area, hiking trails and playground but are not allowed on the beach area, in the water or in our primitive campground. 
 

FLAG DAY - June 16, 2012
 

DESIGNATIONS

The Great Florida Birding Trail Logo

GETTING HERE

Fort Cooper State Park is located just off US 41, on South Old Floral City Road, two miles south of Inverness.

GET INVOLVED

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
  • Friends of Fort Cooper, Inc.
  • 3100 South Old Floral City Road
    Inverness, FL 34450

CONCESSIONAIRES

PET POLICY