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.
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
- Fishing opportunities in various lakes.
- Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for license requirements.
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
- Land Resources, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470
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 |