Fort Cooper State Park facts for kids
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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 Fort Cooper State Park
Location in Florida
Fort Cooper State Park
Location in the United States
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| Location | Citrus County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Inverness, Florida |
| Area | 710 acres (2.9 km2) |
| Established | June 13, 1972 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Fort Cooper State Park is a 710-acre historic site in Inverness, Florida, United States. It is located two miles (3 km) south of Inverness, off of U.S. Hwy. 41 on South Old Floral City Road. On June 13, 1972, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park.
Fauna
Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, wild turkey, opossum, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals.
Recreational activities
The park features an annual re-enactment during March of the Second Seminole War. Activities include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing. The park is also accessible from the Withlacoochee State Trail.
Amenities and hours
Amenities include access to 160-acre (0.65 km2) Lake Holathlikaha, a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails. The park also has nature trails, a beach, and a primitive campground.
Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
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Fort Cooper
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Fort Cooper site
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Entrance to the park from Withlacoochee State Trail
