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Hillsborough River State Park

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🏕️ CampgroundGulf Coast / SarasotaFlorida
Hillsborough River State Park
🟢 19 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12
Availability checked 1d ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Hillsborough River State Park in Florida has 19 open booking windows on the Florida State Parks reservation site right now, the soonest Fri Oct 9–Mon Oct 12. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Loop LP1 106, Loop LP2 051B, 075
Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook — pick dates there →sites Loop LP1 084, 105, Loop LP2 078
Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop LP1 113
Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop LP3 051
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 035 & 036 next to each othersites Loop LP1 088, 090, 097, 100, Loop LP2 006, 010, 012, 014, 016, 035, 036, 040, 042, 076, Loop LP3 051D, 056, 063, 065
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook — pick dates there →👥 3 in a row, 030–032 next to each othersites Loop LP1 086, 091, 093, 096, 108, 112, Loop LP2 011, 015, 028, 030, 031, 032, 039, 046, 077, Loop LP3 047, 050, 053, 054, 061, 071
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop LP1 092, 098, 102, Loop LP3 064
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook — pick dates there →sites Loop LP2 037, Loop LP3 052, 058, 068
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Nearest DC fast charging: 6.9 mi away (straight line).

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📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Hillsborough River State Park over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 5–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Hillsborough River State Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Hillsborough River State Park?

Hillsborough River State Park in Florida takes campsite reservations through the Florida State Parks reservation site. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Hillsborough River State Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Hillsborough River State Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Hillsborough River State Park?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Hillsborough River State Park over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 5–19 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Where is Hillsborough River State Park located?

Hillsborough River State Park is located in Gulf Coast / Sarasota, Florida. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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