What hotels are near Fort Island Trail Park?

Hotels near Fort Island Trail Park: (0.21 mi) Tropical home by the Gulf of Mexico (0.33 mi) Waterfront Condo in Sawgrass Landing. (0.34 mi) Explore the nature of Crystal River in Comfort! (0.35 mi) Nature is waiting for you! Explore, relax and enjoy it! (0.63 mi) Encore Crystal Isles View all hotels near Fort Island Trail Park on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Fort Island Trail Park?

Restaurants near Fort Island Trail Park: (1.81 mi) The Biscuit Barn (0.61 mi) Shrimp Landing (2.02 mi) Seafood Seller & Cafe (2.65 mi) Vintage on 5th (2.39 mi) The Crab Plant View all restaurants near Fort Island Trail Park on Tripadvisor

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realflorida

Tampa, FL165 contributions

Half way to the end of the road it's worth the stop

Most folks just zoom by this boater friendly county run park. But if you're in the area and would like to go on a nice little fishing pier in one of the more fishing friendly from shore experiences, this is the place to visit. Located half way down Ft. Island Trail (which dead ends at another County park with a beach, restrooms and fishing/boating facilities with almost the same name) this little gem might just land you a trout, redfish or sheepshead during the winter months. Bathrooms are clean, parking is adequate and experience is worthwhile for the adventure traveler.

Written January 25, 2010

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Reddlady51

Lecanto, FL165 contributions

Nicest little park!

For just 14 acres this park has alot to offer! 2 Boat ramps, fishing pier, picnic areas, nice places to just sit and watch the boats go by and to enjoy the beautiful views of the scenic area on the river. It's a popular spot for boaters, so it can get crowded on the weekends and parking gets limited. But, usually you can find a spot to park up by the picnic area and fishing pier. There is some shaded pathways to take a short walk along the river areas, too.

Written November 12, 2009

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Ron M

Crystal River, FL12 contributions

It's all about the boat ramp

Mar 2018 • Couples

Best boat ramp ever, great access and parking, quality ramps, docks, restrooms. Easy to find and right on the Crystal River within a short boat ride to the Gulf.

Written April 1, 2018

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SmokyOak

Orlando, FL25 contributions

Love the water..

Sep 2016 • Solo

My sole purpose was fishing....It was close to where I needed to be.....there were sufficient bathrooms....launch and dock were in decent shape. Im not the kind of guy to go there for a picnic....just launching a boat to go fishing so, yea, the place served its purpose...

Written September 21, 2016

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Beans513

Hamilton, OH5 contributions

Nice park!

Jul 2016 • Couples

Just a quick jaunt around town before turning in to our hotel. Stopped here to walk a little after driving all day. Enjoyed the pier at sunset, photographed some birds, saw a gator. Basically had the place to ourselves, local told us to go 4 miles up the street to beach for more great sunset.

Written July 18, 2016

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VintageElizabeth

Beverly Hills, FL460 contributions

Only beach in county

May 2015

So it's the only beach in the county, so I have to love it a little. There is sand and water. Try not to look at the nuclear power plant on the horizon. Someone is probably playing Sweet Home Alabama from their truck and it's frozen in time to 1978.

Written March 29, 2016

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Ocala, FL19 contributions

A great place for a picnic - covered shelters!!

Jun 2015

A great place for a picnic, boat watching (or launching if you're lucky enough to own a boat), clean restrooms and a newly refurbished fishing dock. Fishing and crabbing is fun for old and young, but "catching" is sometimes difficult - it depends what fish happen by. Oh, want to see a manatee? Visit in the colder months - they're back and forth all the time.

Written June 3, 2015

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WMarkR

Montreal, Canada403 contributions

Beware the no-see-ums!

Feb 2015 • Couples

On our brief visit to this park we saw a surprisingly high number of animals, including a bottlenose dolphin, manatees, white ibis, and cormorants. One much less welcome species making an appearance was the legendary Florida "no-see-um". These are swarming, biting flies the size of a pinhead, whose main goal in life seems to be to inflict a moderately painful bite that transforms into a majorly infuriating itch for days afterwards. They weren't fazed by the 30% DEET insect repellent we were using, even landing on skin still wet with the stuff. I advise wearing long sleeves and trousers.

Written February 19, 2015

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Paul S

Homosassa, FL67 contributions

Great Place to Launch Your boat

Jul 2014 • Family

This little park has a great boat launch. Convenient on the Crystal River. Also nice bike lanes to ride your bike.

Written July 29, 2014

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Maria F

Oshawa, Canada109 contributions

Picnic and boat launch - great time was had by all

Jan 2014 • Friends

Lots of parking and an easy to use boat launch puts you on the river that access the Gulf. Picnic on the grounds and enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately, being on the river with lots of vegetation nearby and very little wind, the bugs can be wicked if they love you! Take the bug spray.

Written February 1, 2014

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