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Beautiful Old Florida on the Homosassa River

Awesome time scalloping went to Gulf of Mexico on a pontoon water was super beautiful We all hope to go again we were 10 girls from our team Warriors on Water breast cancer survivor dragon boat team in central Flo...

You could stop and eat at one of the many restaurants along the river or you could go the the state park and have a picnic on the river.

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10200 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, FL 34448-3411

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D2482RWbilll

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Reviewed July 7, 2019 via mobile

Homosassa River

We put our pontoon boat in on the Homosassa River to get out to the Gulf. It is well marked and easy to navigate. After the Gulf we come back to the Springs where the water is 72 degrees all year round. In the winter...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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TheBuckeye

Ocala, Florida

595114

Reviewed June 29, 2019

Florida Hidden Treasure

Hey, if you really want to experience "Old Florida" this may be your spot. Slow and easy going through the week, but come weekends and holidays it explodes with locals and tourists alike. They come to not only experience the Manatees, but to enjoy the...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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JimDeBerry

Orlando, Florida

1554418

Reviewed June 17, 2019 via mobile

Cool and refreshing

The river dumps into the spring, it’s hot with water the blue collar redneck rent-a-Pontoon boat club. Lots of fish. Lots to see. Good swimming

Date of experience: June 2019

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jpennett

Spring Hill, Florida

667

Reviewed June 5, 2019

During the spring and late fall the Manatee are abundant.

We take the pontoon boat on the river frequently. The entire experience on the Halls River with the Manatee and all the wonderful restaurants with river parking and tons of activity make this a must visit place. We like it so much we finally bought...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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CaptainDougBrunot

Homosassa, Florida

2

Reviewed May 29, 2019 via mobile

River Life with SALTYHOOKADVENTURES

Fishing the spring feed waters of the Homosassa River or travel out to the Gulf of Mexico, one of Central Florida's “BEST KEPT SECRET" with Salty Hook Adventures helmed by Captain Doug! Come explore a fisherman's paradise with a multitude of habitat's ranging from flats,...More

Date of experience: May 2019

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Edward B

3

Reviewed March 28, 2019

Great RV Resort

Have repeatedly stayed here over the last 10 years . The recent purchase by Sun Communities has been a great improvement , pool, club house , landscaping signage all have been improved . I recommend over any other RV Resort in the area.

Date of experience: March 2019

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robbiebrokken

Harmony, Minnesota

5025

Reviewed March 25, 2019

perfect

Wonderful guide. fantastic trip. a lifetime experience. loved swimming with those beautiful creatures.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Michael R

445

Reviewed March 23, 2019

A piece of Paradise

Old Homosassa is a Wonderland of crystal clear waters,Awesom Eatery's,and the Homosassa River,Home to the Manatee,72 degree water year round,in the springs,a Wonderful encounter with nature. Watch out for Low tide,And be ware you could be sitting on a Mud Flat real fast. Watch out...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Jennifer P

198

Reviewed March 19, 2019 via mobile

Tried to swim with the manatee!

Being it was such a warm day, there were only a few of these incredible creatures out! We had a great time... water temp is Brisk but feels great on a hot day. Water is Crystal clear.... park rangers are everywhere to help protect all...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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SheilaBuck28

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Reviewed February 27, 2019 via mobile

River fun

We’ve been out on the river with friends on a pontoon and a larger fishing boat. So much to see and do. Our first trip we saw many Manatee! You have to be VERY careful to not hit them with your prop. You must be...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Linda C

Does the entrance from the gulf have a boating channel? Is it a long trip into the springs? Thank you.

August 18, 2018|

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Yes. Hmmmm. 11 miles in from the Gulf MOL to the actual Springs. Sorry for the delay with responding

Nizzy B

Where can we rent kayaks?

December 31, 2016|

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Blue Springs Court

Jenni L

My friend and I will be driving up from St Pete with our own kayaks. We would like to know where to put in to the Hommosassa in order to connect with the manatee. We have also heard that there is a great cafe for lunch, directly facing Monkey Island. Can you help with directions to either/both a boat launch and the cafe?

March 13, 2015|

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There's a terrific put-in place and it's free to use. It's at Riversport Kayaks where they do tours, sell kayaks and rent them, but they allow individuals to use their ramp that is safe. You can call them at 352-621-4972 for... More