The Anclote River, running for 29 miles (47 km)[1] near Tarpon Springs, Florida flows westward towards the Gulf of Mexico from its source of creeks and springs inland. The river is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. Anclote River is home to the sponging and fishing industries of Tarpon Springs (including a large shrimp industry). It is a major site for tourists of the area as it flows through the spongedocks of Tarpon Springs.
Anclote River
Anclote River looking east from the Pinellas Avenue bridge.
An extension of the Pinellas Trail which crosses the Anclote River was dedicated on June 15, 2004.[2] The new extension is built along abandoned Atlantic Coast Line railroad grade, which once serviced industry on the north side of the river.
The Anclote River Park has of a 300-foot sandy beach (91 m) facing the sandbars of the Anclote River. The back of the beach zone is dotted with big oak trees. The park includes an Indian Burial Mound with structures built over other burial grounds in the park.[3] The park has designated areas for swimming, boating and fishing. It is operational dawn to dusk 7 days a week. There are also changing rooms, bathrooms and outdoor showers nearby. Alcohol is not allowed and parking charges apply.[4]
Things To Doedit
Boating
The park boasts of a six-lane boat ramp that's ideal for boaters. For boat storage and rentals, Anclote Village Marina is right next doors.
Fishing
Except for boat ramp and beach area, fishing can be done anywhere around the park. Mullets and crabs are easily found in the channels that are shallow.
Picnics and Parties
The place is great for hosting small birthday parties or small barbeques. There are giant covered pavilions, picnic benches, children's playground, charcoal barbeque grills, horseshoe field, and a volleyball court to keep everyone busy.[5]
Referencesedit
^U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map 2012-03-29 at the Wayback Machine, accessed April 18, 2011
^Rondeaux, Candace (June 5, 2004). "Pinellas Trail extension work complete". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved January 15, 2008.
^Waxler, Erik (October 30, 2023). "Native American group doesn't want more mounds disturbed at Pasco park". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). Retrieved November 1, 2023.
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The Anclote River running for 29 miles 47 km 1 near Tarpon Springs Florida flows westward towards the Gulf of Mexico from its source of creeks and springs inland The river is home to a variety of fish and wildlife Anclote River is home to the sponging and fishing industries of Tarpon Springs including a large shrimp industry It is a major site for tourists of the area as it flows through the spongedocks of Tarpon Springs Anclote RiverAnclote River looking east from the Pinellas Avenue bridge LocationCountryUnited StatesStateFloridaCountiesPasco PinellasDistrictSWFWMDPhysical characteristicsSourceStarkey Wilderness Park locationLand o Lakes Florida coordinates28 16 44 N 82 30 48 W 28 27889 N 82 51333 W 28 27889 82 51333MouthSt Joseph Sound locationTarpon Springs Florida coordinates28 10 38 N 82 47 45 W 28 17722 N 82 79583 W 28 17722 82 79583Length29 mi 47 km Basin size98 sq mi 250 km2 Basin featuresTributaries leftTarpon Bayous An extension of the Pinellas Trail which crosses the Anclote River was dedicated on June 15 2004 2 The new extension is built along abandoned Atlantic Coast Line railroad grade which once serviced industry on the north side of the river Contents 1 List of crossings 2 Anclote River Park 3 Things To Do 4 References 5 External linksList of crossings editThis list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items August 2008 Crossing Carries Image Location Coordinates Headwaters 28 16 44 N 82 30 48 W 28 27889 N 82 51333 W 28 27889 82 51333 140076140077 nbsp SR 589Suncoast Parkway 28 14 14 N 82 33 02 W 28 23722 N 82 55056 W 28 23722 82 55056 Confluence with South Branch Anclote River Starkey Wilderness Park 28 13 20 N 82 36 34 W 28 22222 N 82 60944 W 28 22222 82 60944 144059 Starkey Boulevard New Port Richey 28 13 29 N 82 38 33 W 28 22472 N 82 64250 W 28 22472 82 64250 144051 nbsp CR 1Little Road nbsp Trinity 28 12 52 N 82 39 58 W 28 21444 N 82 66611 W 28 21444 82 66611 Father Felix Ullrich Bridge140067 nbsp SR 54 nbsp Seven Springs 28 12 53 N 82 40 56 W 28 21472 N 82 68222 W 28 21472 82 68222 144024 nbsp CR 77Seven Springs Boulevard nbsp Elfers 28 12 56 N 82 41 32 W 28 21556 N 82 69222 W 28 21556 82 69222 144017 Celtic Drive Elfers 28 12 57 N 82 41 56 W 28 21583 N 82 69889 W 28 21583 82 69889 140034 Perrine Ranch Road Holiday 28 11 39 N 82 43 07 W 28 19417 N 82 71861 W 28 19417 82 71861 Outflow of Salt Lake 28 10 08 N 82 43 52 W 28 16889 N 82 73111 W 28 16889 82 73111 150235 nbsp US 19 Tarpon Springs 28 09 49 N 82 44 26 W 28 16361 N 82 74056 W 28 16361 82 74056 Old ACL Bridge Pinellas Trail Elfers Spur Tarpon Springs 28 09 34 N 82 44 51 W 28 15944 N 82 74750 W 28 15944 82 74750 150006 nbsp Alternate US 19 nbsp Pinellas Avenue Tarpon Springs 28 09 27 N 82 45 25 W 28 15750 N 82 75694 W 28 15750 82 75694 Confluence with Tarpon Bayous Tarpon Springs 28 09 36 N 82 46 09 W 28 16000 N 82 76917 W 28 16000 82 76917 Anclote Power Plant Inflow Canal Tarpon Springs 28 10 33 N 82 47 25 W 28 17583 N 82 79028 W 28 17583 82 79028 Mouth 28 10 38 N 82 47 45 W 28 17722 N 82 79583 W 28 17722 82 79583Anclote River Park editThe Anclote River Park has of a 300 foot sandy beach 91 m facing the sandbars of the Anclote River The back of the beach zone is dotted with big oak trees The park includes an Indian Burial Mound with structures built over other burial grounds in the park 3 The park has designated areas for swimming boating and fishing It is operational dawn to dusk 7 days a week There are also changing rooms bathrooms and outdoor showers nearby Alcohol is not allowed and parking charges apply 4 Things To Do editBoatingThe park boasts of a six lane boat ramp that s ideal for boaters For boat storage and rentals Anclote Village Marina is right next doors FishingExcept for boat ramp and beach area fishing can be done anywhere around the park Mullets and crabs are easily found in the channels that are shallow Picnics and PartiesThe place is great for hosting small birthday parties or small barbeques There are giant covered pavilions picnic benches children s playground charcoal barbeque grills horseshoe field and a volleyball court to keep everyone busy 5 References edit U S Geological Survey National Hydrography Dataset high resolution flowline data The National Map Archived 2012 03 29 at the Wayback Machine accessed April 18 2011 Rondeaux Candace June 5 2004 Pinellas Trail extension work complete St Petersburg Times Retrieved January 15 2008 Waxler Erik October 30 2023 Native American group doesn t want more mounds disturbed at Pasco park ABC Action News Tampa Bay WFTS Retrieved November 1 2023 Anclote River Park October 7 2021 Anclote River Park October 7 2021 External links editFDOT Florida Bridge Data 01 05 2010 This article about a location in Pasco County Florida is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte This article about a location in Pinellas County Florida is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte This article related to a river in Florida is a stub You can help Wikipedia 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