(This tract is part of the Upper Hillsborough Preserve.)
Park Details
42144 Deems Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33540
United States
Site Features
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Term
Bicycling
- Approximately 16 miles of multiuse trails.
- Bicyclists are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
- Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.
Recreation Term
Camping
- Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
- A free Special Use Authorization reservation is required and must be displayed or available at campground.
Due to site conditions and carrying capacity concerns the Alston Tract Equestrian/Primitive Campground is closed via the standard reservation system. Group camping is currently being offered by special use authorization (SUA) only. To request a SUA for this site please email Recreation@watermatters.org. This email request will need to include the following information:
- Name and address of the organization (Organized group consisting of 6 or more individuals)
- Organizer, including email address and telephone number
- Type of activity
- Start and end dates
- Approximate number of participants
- Types and number of vehicles requesting access
Requests will need to be submitted 30 days prior to visit to allow for processing and will be issued on a first come first served basis.
Recreation Term
Equestrian
- Approximately 16 miles of multiuse trails.
- Riders are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
- Horse-drawn buggy riding requires a free day-use reservation for buggy access behind locked gate.
- Each rider must carry proof of horse's current negative Coggins test.
- Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.
Recreation Term
Hiking
- Approximately 16 miles of multiuse trails.
- Prepare for wet hiking; some trails are excessively wet during certain times of year.
Recreation Term
Picnic Facilities
- Large pavilion with picnic tables and grills in campground.
Additional Information
Primary access point is on Deems Road off SR 39.
- Portable toilet and nonpotable water available in campground.
East of Zephyrhills
- Land Resources, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470
Scheduled Site Closings
Alston Equestrian Access | 10/28/2025 - 10/30/2025 | Hunting |
Alston Equestrian/Primitive Camping | 10/28/2025 - 10/30/2025 | Hunting |
Alston Equestrian Access | 01/06/2026 - 01/08/2026 | Hunting |
Alston Equestrian/Primitive Camping | 01/06/2026 - 01/08/2026 | Hunting |
Alston Equestrian Access | 02/06/2026 - 02/08/2026 | Hunting |
Alston Equestrian/Primitive Camping | 02/06/2026 - 02/08/2026 | Hunting |