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 United States National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park.

Fort Cooper State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Location	Citrus County, Florida, United States
Nearest city	Inverness, Florida
Coordinates	28°48′36″N 82°18′19″W
Area	710 acres (2.9 km2)
Established	June 13, 1972
Governing body	Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Fauna

Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, wild turkey, opossum, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals.

Recreational activities

The park features an annual re-enactment during March of the Second Seminole War. 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).

Gallery

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  Fort Cooper
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  Fort Cooper site
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  Entrance to the park from Withlacoochee State Trail

External links

• Fort Cooper State Park at Florida State Parks
• Citrus County listings at National Register of Historic Places
• Citrus County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
• Fort Cooper State Park at Absolutely Florida