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Hillsborough River State Park Campground
Campground · Thonotosassa, Florida
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 119 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.34 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HILLSBOROUGH RV AT STATE PARK NR ZEPHYRHILLS, FL (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02303000, as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 100 ft³/s over 87 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Scenic state park with seven miles of nature trails & a kayak launch, plus an outdoor swimming pool.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Brown Hoplo.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Hillsborough River State Park Campground since 2000.
- 1 record · 2010
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Hillsborough watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillsborough River State Park Campground?
- Hillsborough River State Park Campground is a campground in Thonotosassa, Florida.
- Can you swim at Hillsborough River State Park Campground?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Hillsborough River State Park Campground rated?
- Hillsborough River State Park Campground in Thonotosassa, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 568 reviews.
- What amenities does Hillsborough River State Park Campground have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Hillsborough River State Park Campground include camping-nearby.
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- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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