Fort Cooper State Park, Inverness, FL, Playgrounds, Hiki...

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- The park is named for Major Mark Anthony Cooper, commander of five companies of the First Georgia Battalion of Volunteers during the Second Seminole War. In April 1836, Cooper's duty as to protect the sick and wounded left behind during General Winfield Scott's long march to present-day Tampa. Fo wildernet.com
The swimming and boating area is closed indefinitely due to extremely low water conditions in our lake. floridastateparks.org
Located in what is today Fort Cooper State Park, visitors can tour the fort, traverse the nature paths, and learn the life-or-death history of one of Florida's most violent military and cultural clashes. americanheritage.com

attractions: - Lake Holathlikaha, a crystal-clear 160-acre spring fed lake, is the heart of Fort Cooper State Park. The swamp and marsh areas around the lake, the hardwood hammock, and the sandhill communities provide opportunities to observe the extensive wildlife on the park's 10 miles of self-guided...
climate: - Winters in west central Florida are normally mild with occasional temperatures dipping into the 30's and 40's Fahrenheit. However, averages range between 52 and 64 degrees Fahrenheit (11 - 18 Celsius). Summers are normally hot and muggy with temperatures and humidity usually exceeding 90...
location: fort cooper state park, florida state parks
location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=flspfoco&cu_id=1, http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=flsp&cu_id=1
recreation: - Recreational activities include picnicking, canoeing, fishing, primitive camping, swimming, wildlife viewing, and hiking.
park activities: "Birding","Camping, Primitive","Camping, Youth","Canoeing & Kayaking","Family Reunions","Fishing","Hiking/Nature Trail","Meetings & Retreats","Pets","Picnic...
phone: 3527260315
fees: Daily, 8:00 a.m. to sunset