Explore the Tranquil Beauty of Hillsborough River State Park

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from any location in the Sun Coast area, head towards I-75 North. Merge onto I-75 N and continue for approximately 15 miles. Take exit 265 for US-301 N toward Tampa. After exiting, turn left onto US-301 N. Continue on US-301 N for about 7 miles until you reach Hillsborough River State Park, located at 15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. There is an entrance fee of $6 per vehicle, so be prepared to pay at the entrance.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Hillsborough River State Park via public transportation, start by taking a bus from your location in Sun Coast to the nearest major transit hub, such as the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) service. From the transit hub, catch the bus route that heads toward Temple Terrace or Thonotosassa. You may need to transfer buses depending on your starting point. Once you are near US-301, you can take a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft to reach the park entrance at 15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Be aware that public transportation may require planning and could take longer than driving directly.

• Rideshare

  If you prefer a rideshare option, you can use services like Uber or Lyft to get to Hillsborough River State Park. Simply enter 'Hillsborough River State Park' or the address '15402 US-301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592' in the app. Depending on your pick-up location, the fare will vary, but expect it to be around $20-$30 from central locations in the Sun Coast area. This is a convenient option if you don't want to navigate public transit schedules.