The recent hurricanes caused us to close many park locations due to significant damage. While most locations have opened, some remain closed. Before visiting any park, please use the "Find Park Status" button below to see if the location is on the closed/partially closed list.
Please note: Since the vast majority of the parks are now open, starting on Nov. 27, we will remove the Parks Status page and list any closure information directly on the pages for those locations.
2024-2025 Hiking Spree location
- Trail: Swamp River Ramble
- Length: 3.3 miles
- Class: C - Primitive
- Rating: 2 - Moderate
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Map: Cypress Creek Hiking Spree map
Visit the Hiking Spree section to find out information on how to register, guided hikes and events, rewards and a full list of trails.
The 2500-acre Cypress Creek Nature Preserve is part of a vast wildlife corridor which extends into Pasco and Polk Counties. Cypress Creek drains into the Hillsborough River and thus provides important water quality benefits to the region. Natural habitats within the preserve include hardwood forests and swamps, pine flatwoods, wet prairies, cypress stands and freshwater marshes.
Pavilions can be used on a first-come basis. A walk-through gate leading to a hiking trail is located approximately 1300 feet southwest of the parking area. View a map from the parking lot to the trail.
Hiking safety guidelines
Always be prepared when hiking on nature preserves:
- Bring plenty of water
- Download the map
- Tell someone your plan
- Wear proper shoes and sun protection
- Stay on marked trails
- During the rainy season, many trails will have standing water.
- If you think you are lost, call us at (813) 672-7876
- In case of an emergency, call 911