Bev’s guidebook
Sightseeing
There are lots of things to do for the nature lover in Citrus County. Here are a few of my favorites....
One of the best outfitters in Crystal River. Within walking distance to Hunters Springs City Park.
26 locals recommend
Hunter Springs Kayaks
36 Northeast 4th StreetOne of the best outfitters in Crystal River. Within walking distance to Hunters Springs City Park.
This is not a photo of Hunter Springs, but a building on Citrus Avenue, downtown Crystal River. Hunter Springs Park has a playground, pavilions, man made beach and kayak launch sites. People swim in crystal clear spring water, 72 degrees. They've recently renovated the park and you pay for parking but it's worth the $1 an hour.
67 locals recommend
Hunter Springs Park
18 NE 2nd StThis is not a photo of Hunter Springs, but a building on Citrus Avenue, downtown Crystal River. Hunter Springs Park has a playground, pavilions, man made beach and kayak launch sites. People swim in crystal clear spring water, 72 degrees. They've recently renovated the park and you pay for parking but it's worth the $1 an hour.
For scalloping you can rent a boat from Twin Rivers and they may have tours as well not sure. Call 352-795-3552
http://twinriversmarina.com
10 locals recommend
Twin Rivers Marina
2880 N Seabreeze PointFor scalloping you can rent a boat from Twin Rivers and they may have tours as well not sure. Call 352-795-3552
http://twinriversmarina.com
This is the farthest you can get to the gulf from land in Citrus County. It's a man made beach with concrete pavilions, and bathrooms. Boat launch area out there as well, but usually very busy.
55 locals recommend
Fort Island Beach
W Fort Island TrailThis is the farthest you can get to the gulf from land in Citrus County. It's a man made beach with concrete pavilions, and bathrooms. Boat launch area out there as well, but usually very busy.
This is a great cooling off spot. People can enter the park, picnic and swim. Or if you enter at KP Hole you can tube down the river.
39 locals recommend
Rainbow Springs Swimming Hole
19158 SW 81st Pl RdThis is a great cooling off spot. People can enter the park, picnic and swim. Or if you enter at KP Hole you can tube down the river.
Ready for a 4 hour float on a crystal clear river? You can launch, kayaks, paddleboards or float in a tub down the river, getting out at Swampy's or Blue River Park in Dunnellon.
49 locals recommend
K.P. Hole County Park
9435 SW 190th Avenue RdReady for a 4 hour float on a crystal clear river? You can launch, kayaks, paddleboards or float in a tub down the river, getting out at Swampy's or Blue River Park in Dunnellon.
This is a great place for a 10 mile bike ride. 5 miles to the Gulf overlook and back to the car.
Cross Florida Barge Canal
This is a great place for a 10 mile bike ride. 5 miles to the Gulf overlook and back to the car.
Pete's Pier Marina
1 SW 1st PlFull service Marina, tours, boat slips. All the fun stuff.
There is a high Mound that has a beautiful overlook of the river with about 50 steps to the top. Its an interesting walk with paved trails all around a couple of acres of ancient Indian grounds.
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N Museum PointThere is a high Mound that has a beautiful overlook of the river with about 50 steps to the top. Its an interesting walk with paved trails all around a couple of acres of ancient Indian grounds.