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Bookmark or Share- Experience Florida's Wild Side at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkEllie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4140 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, is about 75 miles north of Tampa on U.S. 19 and 90 miles northwest of Orlando. It’s open 365 days a year, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is $13 for adults (age 13 and older) and $5 for children (ages 6 through 12).
- Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - Nature's Giant Fish BowlThings to Do in Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Most people head to Homosassa State Park to see manatees. The park sits right along both shores of the Homosassa River at the spring run, and the river is fenced off at the manatee walk-over, a bridge that traverses the river. WARNING: There is NO SWIMMING allowed at this park.
- Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkOn a 1924 visit, Bruce Hoover of Chicago called it “the most beautiful river and springs in the world.”. In this regard, Homosassa Springs hasn’t changed much. An astounding number of fresh and saltwater fish still congregate in the natural spring bowl — large jacks, snapper, snook and others.
- Homosassa Florida - Things to Do in Homosassa FloridaHomosassa, about 75 miles north of Tampa in West Central Florida, is a water-lover’s paradise. Home of manatees, spring-fed rivers, waterfront resorts and restaurants, and some of the best scalloping spots in Florida, Homosassa is an ideal family-friendly fishing and outdoor destination.
- Homosassa River - WikipediaThe Homosassa River from nearby Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Homosassa River is a 7.7-mile-long (12.4 km) [1] river in Citrus County, Florida, in the western part of the state. Its headwaters are the Homosassa Springs, and from there it flows west into the Gulf of Mexico.
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