Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
Homosassa milesExpansive marshes fringing the Gulf of Mexico provide shelter for marine species and bird life in estuarine shallows south of Crystal River.
Chassahowitzka River Trail
Crystal River 3.3 milesWildlife abounds within jungle-like landscapes along the spring-fed Chassahowitzka, a remote river on Florida’s Nature Coast.
Churchhouse Hammock Trail
Crystal River 1.2 milesExplore a showy coastal hammock within Crystal River Preserve State Park from an easily-accessed pair of loops just north of downtown Crystal River.
Cross Florida Greenway
Spanning 110 miles between the St. Johns River near Palatka and the Gulf of Mexico, the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway is a mile-wide recreational corridor.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
A treasure trove of landforms and artifacts, this pre-Columbian complex of temple and burial mounds provides insight into Florida's ancient civilizations.
Crystal River Eco-Walk
Crystal River 2.3 milesTraversing floodplain forests and mesic flatwoods, the ecological diversity of the Eco-Walk Trail is stunning, though at times it may require wet shoes to complete the loop.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Crystal River milesIntegral to the town of Crystal River, this water-based refuge protects wintering grounds for Florida manatees.
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Crystal River Preserve State Park spans 20 miles of the Gulf Coast between Yankeetown and Homosassa, protecting key manatee habitats along estuaries of the Gulf.
Felburn Park
Crystal River 4.4 milesThe eastern terminus of the Withlacoochee Bay Trail is home to a surprisingly hilly trail above a freshwater marsh along the saltwater Cross Florida Barge Canal.
Fort Island Beach
Crystal River 0.6 milesSavor a sunset over placid waters at this "end of the road" park where Crystal River meets the Gulf of Mexico.
Gary Maidhof Walk to Nature
Crystal River 0.1 milesAn accessible coastal boardwalk off Fort Island Trail leads to a showy overlook on the Crystal River estuary.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
A former roadside attraction at the source of the Homosassa River, this Florida State Park showcases native Florida wildlife.