Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Maps

Homosassa, FL

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Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Description

Discover the wild side of Florida with the endangered Florida panther, red wolves, manatees and whooping cranes, plus black bears, bobcats and, of course, alligators. When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take a dip in the spring while train cars were being loaded up with cedar, crabs, fish and spring water. On a 1924 visit, Bruce Hoover of Chicago called it “the most beautiful river and springs in the world.” In this regard, Homosassa Springs hasn’t changed much. An astounding number of fresh and saltwater fish still congregate in th

Coordinates
: 28.801, -82.577
Area
: 2,000 acres (8.09 km²)
Official Link
: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park