Fort Cooper State Park

Infobox_protected_area | name = Fort Cooper State Park
iucn_category = V

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locator_x = 226
locator_y = 152
location = Citrus County, Florida, USA
nearest_city = Inverness, Florida
lat_degrees = 28
lat_minutes = 48
lat_seconds = 36
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 82
long_minutes = 18
long_seconds = 19
long_direction = W
area =
established = June 13, 1972
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visitation_year =
governing_body = Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Fort Cooper State Park is a historic site in Inverness, Florida, United States. It is located two miles (3 km) south of Inverness, on U.S. 41 on South Old Floral City Road. On June 13, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park.

Fauna

Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, turkey, opossum, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals.

Recreational activities

The park features a re-enactment of the Second Seminole War. Activities include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing.

Amenities include access to convert|160|acre|km2|sing=on Lake Holathlikaha, a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly convert|5|mi|km of hiking trails. The park also has nature trails, a beach, and a primitive campground.

References and external links

* [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/FL/Citrus/state.html Citrus County listings] at [http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com National Register of Historic Places]
* [http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/Counties/Citrus.cfm Citrus County listings] at [http://www.flheritage.com Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
* [http://www.floridastateparks.org/fortcooper/default.cfm Fort Cooper State Park] at [http://www.floridastateparks.org Florida State Parks]
* [http://www.abfla.com/parks/FortCooper/fortcooper.html Fort Cooper State Park] at [http://www.abfla.com Absolutely Florida]

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