Serenova Tract

See Starkey Wilderness Preserve for overall information.

Park Details

Street Address

14900 SR 52
Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
United States

Size
6533 Acres
Hours of Operation
District lands shall be open to the public from 30 minutes prior to sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset only, unless otherwise authorized by the District per Chapter 40D-9 Florida Administrative Code.

Site Features

Hiking
Bicycling
Equestrian
Fishing
Restrooms
Camping

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Term

Bicycling

Recreation Description
  • 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

Recreation Description
  • Equestrian and primitive campsites.
  • Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
  • A free reservation is required and must be displayed or available on dashboard at campground.

Recreation Term

Equestrian

Recreation Description
  • Approximately 16 miles of multiuse trails.
  • Riders are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
  • Each rider must carry proof of horse's current negative Coggins test.
  • Horse-drawn buggy riding requires a free day-use reservation for buggy access behind locked gate.
  • Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.

Recreation Term

Fishing

Recreation Description

Recreation Term

Hiking

Recreation Description
  • Approximately 16 miles of multiuse trails.
  • Prepare for wet hiking; some trails are excessively wet during certain times of year.

Additional Information

Access and Parking
  • Entrance in central Pasco County off SR 52 just west of Suncoast Parkway across from Hayes Road. Entrance on south side of road.
Restrooms and Water
  • ADA accessible portable toilet and nonpotable water near the equestrian and primitive campgrounds.
Location
  • Western Pasco County, east of New Port Richey
For more Information

Scheduled Site Closings

Crockett Equestrian/Primitive Camping 11/22/2023 - 11/26/2023 Hunting
Primitive Camping (tent camping only) 11/22/2023 - 11/26/2023 Hunting
Crockett Equestrian/Primitive Camping 11/29/2023 - 12/03/2023 Hunting
Primitive Camping (tent camping only) 11/29/2023 - 12/03/2023 Hunting
Crockett Equestrian/Primitive Camping 12/13/2023 - 12/17/2023 Hunting
Primitive Camping (tent camping only) 12/13/2023 - 12/17/2023 Hunting
Crockett Equestrian/Primitive Camping 03/06/2024 - 03/10/2024 Hunting
Primitive Camping (tent camping only) 03/06/2024 - 03/10/2024 Hunting