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Park Reopening

Effective Nov. 11: Alafia River State Park is open. The south entrance to the boat ramp and Gravitron and Hidden Rivers bicycle trails remain closed. Other areas of the park are available. 

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Mountain Biker on a bike track at Alafia River State Park

Alafia River State Park

The perfect place for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding

Equestrian and Hiking Trail Changes

Alafia River State Park has completed trail blazing for the perimeter equestrian and hiking trail. From now on, the blue perimeter trail will be red.

GPS Navigational Issues

Some mapping software is leading visitors to inaccurate entrance to the park. The main park entrance leading to the ranger station and campground is located on County Road 39, not on Jameson Road. Please call the park office if you require directions.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

14326 S. County Road 39
Lithia FL 33547

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Contact Info

813-672-5320

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Welcome to Alafia River State Park

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Standing out from the relatively flat topography of Central Florida is Alafia River State Park, a reclaimed phosphate mine with some of the most radical elevation changes in the state. This makes it a hot spot for mountain bikers who traverse the scenic and challenging International Mountain Bike Association trails.

Equestrians and hikers can explore 20 miles of hilly trails through forests and flatwoods, stopping to relax and admire the park's pristine lakes.

Canoeing and fishing opportunities are available along the South Prong of the Alafia River with some lakes scattered throughout the park.

The park also offers picnic pavilions, a playground, a full-facility campground and a full-service bike shop.

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Cody Peters, Park Manager
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Manager's Message

We have great opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast! No matter the season, we offer opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing and more. Our family camp, equestrian camp and primitive group camp are available for sleeping under the stars.
Bikes for rent.
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Bike Rentals at Alafia

UBC helps foster a fun and engaging cycling community at Alafia River State Park by hosting bike instructor certification program skill clinics and other special events.
Three glamping pads at dusk.
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Glamping

Comfy Camping Glamping Rentals offers year-round, furnished, luxury bell tent rentals on large shelled sites near the bathhouse and horse barn.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Boating
Boating
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping Equestrian
Camping Equestrian
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Reunions and Gatherings
Reunions and Gatherings
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Campfire Circles
Campfire Circles
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV

Alafia River State Park Photo Gallery

Equestrain on Field
Mountain Biker on Trail

Mountain biking trails at Alafia River State Park, Lithia

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Pink colored Bird shaking water off feathers
View of River and bank with grasses
Birds sunning on the river
American Alligator basking in the sun
Big Lagoon State Park Trail
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Trails at Florida State Parks

Whether by bicycle, horse, wheelchair, kayak or on your own two feet, trails both within and outside our state parks can lead to a wide variety of adventure and opportunity throughout Florida.
Rivers and Lakes
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Rivers & Lakes at Florida State Parks

Florida is truly a place where land and water interweaves to form a diverse and dynamic natural fabric. Numerous rivers course through the landscape, and lakes of varying sizes can be found in all regions.

People Make the Parks

Park Ranger Larry Dickson

Staff Spotlight, Larry "Clay" Dickson

With Ranger Dickson's energetic enthusiasm, Alafia River is ready to share some of the best trails in Florida with our visitors
FLCC Member Gabriel De La Cruz

Volunteer Spotlight, Gabriel De La Cruz

With Gabriel's help, Alafia River State Park can continue reclaiming former mining lands
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Friends of Alafia

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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