Fort Cooper State Park
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| Fort Cooper State Park | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Citrus County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city: | Inverness, Florida |
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| Established: | June 13, 1972 |
| Governing body: | National Park Service/Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Fort Cooper State Park is a historic site in Inverness, Florida, United States. It is located two miles south of Inverness, on U.S. 41 on South Old Floral City Road. On June 13, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park.
[edit] Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, turkey, opossum, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals.
[edit] Recreational activities
The park features a re-enactment of the Second Seminole War. Activities include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing.
Amenities include access to 160-acre Lake Holathlikaha, a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly 5 miles 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).
[edit] References and external links
- 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 Florida State Parks
- Fort Cooper State Park at Absolutely Florida
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- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
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