6 Parks to Explore in Citrus County

In places, the Cross Florida Barge Canal, now called the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, measures more than one and a half miles (1.6 km) wide.

Crystal River State Archaeological Site contains a six-mound complex that dates back to the Deptford period, the Santa Rosa-Swift Creek culture, and the Late Fort Walton period.

Crystal River Preserve State Park offers an array of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, fishing (freshwater, near shore, and saltwater), birding, and observing nature.

There is an annual re-enactment of the Second Seminole War at Fort Cooper State Park. Activities at the park include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing.

The floating observatory at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park allows visitors to get up close to the animals.

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park has stonework (foundations, wells, and 40-foot chimneys) of the mill, iron gears, cane presses, and other machinery still in place.