Anclote River Park
Location
1119 Baillies Bluff Rd.
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 938-2598 Maintenance Office
Hours of Operation
Open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk; Boat trailer overnight parking is open 24 hours
Park Information
This beautiful and serene park setting offers 300' of swimming area on the Gulf of Mexico and picnic areas, playgrounds, designated fishing and boating area, large boat ramp and the park is known for its Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
This is a great place to bask in the sun, take a swim, cast a line and do some fishing, or launch your boat and set sail for a day on the Gulf. Keep your eyes open for the dolphins, fish, crabs and sea turtles passing by. Follow the channel out and head south toward Anclote Key Island. View the Anclote Key Preserve State Park website.
Amenities
- 31 Acres
- Canoe/Kayak Access
- Swimming - Gulf Access
- Volleyball Court
- Picnic Area/Shelters/Pavilions
- Horseshoe Pits
- Boat Ramp/Dock
- Playground
- Historical Marker
- Fishing Access
- Open Space
- Restrooms
Reservations
View the online reservations webpage
Payment Options:
- Pay with credit card online Opens a New Window. Opens a New Window. (Convenience fee will apply)
- Reserve and pay at one of the following three sites with check, cash or credit card (Convenience fee will apply) :
- Veterans Memorial Park
14333 Hicks Rd., Hudson
(727) 861-3033 - J. Ben Harrill Recreation Complex Opens a New Window. Opens a New Window.
2830 Gulf Trace Blvd., Holiday Opens a New Window.
Opens a New Window. (727) 942-7439 - Land O Lakes Recreation Complex Opens a New Window.
3033 Collier Pkwy., Land O Lakes Opens a New Window.
(727) 929-1220
We do not take reservations for weekends, it is on a first come first serve basis.
Boat Permits
Annual Boat Permits are available for $50.00 (Pasco County Residents) and can only be purchased at the following sites:
- Veterans Memorial Park
14333 Hicks Rd., Hudson
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2830 Gulf Trace Blvd., Holiday Opens a New Window.
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You will need your Driver License, license plate number of the vehicle towing the boat and your payment in cash, check or credit card.
Fees
There is a $5.00 per day boat launch fee. You can park overnight at the boat ramp for up to a maximum of 10 days. Use exact change at the boat parking pay machine to avoid being overcharged, as it will not provide any change, however, you can also use a credit card.
Lifeguards
Lifeguards are on duty daily from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from May 25, 2019 to September 2,, 2019. Lifeguard operations may change if there is severe weather or beach closure. Swimming is permitted from sunrise to sunset. However, please be aware if you choose to swim at these times, you are swimming at your own risk.