Outdoor Recreation

Crystal River may be considered the gem of Florida’s Nature Coast, but you will be amazed as you discover all of Florida’s Citrus County: a land of pristine forest, endless cycling trails, and magnificent scenic byways, like Floral City's Avenue of the Oaks.

Explore Nature

Crystal River’s warm climate, untouched forests, and unique wildlife make for the ideal natural experience of the Sunshine State. Home to five of Florida’s top State Parks, including the vast Crystal River Preserve State Park and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, the natural wonders make it one of the truly amazing places on earth.

Ride into Adventure

At 46 miles long, the Withlacoochee State Trail is one of America’s top-rated Rails to Trails cycling corridors. Passing through the vibrant, historic towns of Inverness and Floral City, you’ll take in the breathtaking panorama of untouched Florida. Want a bit more speed? Hit the open road on a motorcycle and cruise the Avenue of the Oaks or the Ozello Trail, which winds its way out to the Gulf of Mexico. One of the best ways to Discover Crystal River Florida is found riding on two wheels.

Go the Distance

The Withlacoochee State Forest, which the World Wildlife Fund calls one of the “Ten Coolest Places You’ve Never Been in North America,” is a menagerie of caves, ponds and trail loops that form the center of the thousand-mile long Florida Trail. Pitch your tent or park your RV and be prepared for wonders to unfold as you gaze up at the vast canopy of the universe stretching across the night-time sky.