The Alafia River Corridor Nature Preserve (ARCNP), is a 4,070 acre preserve located in eastern Hillsborough County. It encompasses lands along the Alafia River east of the Bell Shoals Bridge, extending upstream along the North Prong into Polk County, and along the South Prong to Jameson Road.
The preserve contains many different habitat types and also includes areas that were formerly mined for phosphate. The site is home to some listed species including gopher tortoises, eastern indigo snake, American alligator as well as many others.
Amenities
Bird Watching
Hiking Trail
Pets Allowed
Primitive Camping
Primitive Camping
Camping is FREE at this location
Reservations must be received at least 14 days prior to your desired camping date
There are three campsites available
Primitive site A is only accessible by hiking 2.4 miles with your equipment and supplies from the trailhead located on County Road 39
Primitive sites B and C are accessible by car from the Keysville Road entrance. You must obtain a gate code before entering. You cannot access the hiking trails from sites B and C- they are only accessible from the trailhead located on County Road 39