Alafia River State Park Campground Florida
Alafia River State Park Overview
Alafia River State Park campground has 30 campsites (electric/water hookups) and is located along the shore of Alafia River. Most sites offer spectacular views of the water. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. There are also 12 campsites for equestrian campers. In addition to the hookups, each campsite has a paved parking spur, picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Three campsites and all campground restrooms are ADA accessible.
The campground is pet-friendly (on leash) and has drinking water, restrooms with flush toilets and showers, a play area/jumpstation, 2 picnic pavilions, a dump station and amphitheater.
Alafia River State Park – Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation include mountain biking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking, horseshoes, volleyball and wildlife viewing.
The park is on what was once a phosphate mining site, the unique topography offering some of the most challenging off-road bicycling trails in Florida. The Park is home to 17 miles of bike trails, ranging from beginner to advanced. Bike rentals are available and can be reserved at the University Bicycle Center.
Lithia Springs Park campground is another option. It has 44 campsites and is also located on the Alafia River.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Equestrian Facilities
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Group Pavilion
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Showers
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Horseshoes
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- River
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Lithia, Florida 33547
813 672-5320
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Campsite Types
- Equestrian
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
30 (12 Equestrian)
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
30 w/ Water & Electric
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
105
Alafia River State Park Comments & Reviews
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Miles of excellent mountain bike trails in/around old phosphorus pits. Trails rated from easy to extremely difficult. Trails are maintained by the SWAMP MBC.
Warning: Heed the trail ratings. Even the intermediate trails had some technical sections. PROS: Florida mountain biking at its best. Miles of excellent bike trails. CONS: Most campsites had very little shade. About 15 miles to nearest crossroads town. (had campsite 15 – no shade)
This message is for Ronald Stevens, volunteer coordinator for Alafia State Park: My friends Pat and Lonnie Lunsford volunteer each year in Florida State parks. They suggest call you about being a resident volunteer at Alafia the winter of 2019. I have submitted an application through the Florida State Parks site. I have never been a volunteer previously. I am hoping there is some useful service in the park for which I can volunteer and be able to spend the winter in Florida. I am a veteran, a widow, am 80 years old, worked 30 years at a legal services, still occasionally work. I can answer phones and use most office equipment. I am proficient in word processing. I am willing to volunteer in an office, a store, or some other capacity. I am sorry to say I cannot do cleaning. I have a 25 foot camping trailer and would need water, electricity and sewer hookups. Please let me know if you have need of my services. I could volunteer January, February and March. Thanks for any consideration.
Hi Mary,
CampsitePhotos is not associated with the campgrounds listed on our site. We provide the photos of each campsite, campground info and link to reservations. I recommend you call Alafia River State Park directly and see if you can get in touch with Ronald. The Alafia River State Park campground phone number is: 813 672-5320.
Stayed two nights here at site 22 which we thoroughly enjoyed. Plenty of space as the campsites are spread out. The positioning of site 22 gives a fairly private space. Staff was also wonderful.
Pros:
Quiet
Private
Space
Cons:
Not a big issue but lots of roots from trees so watch your step.