Region:
Southwest
Fort Foster State Historic
Site
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 US 301 North
Thonotosassa, Florida 33592
Phone: 813-987-6771
Fort Foster Historic State Park is part of Hillsborough
River State Park, though located on the East Side
of US 301 from the park. Fort Foster is a reconstructed
fort from the Second Seminole War. The Fort is
located 1800 feet from the parking lot and has
no restrooms available. Tours of the fort are
offered (weather permitting) on Weekends and an
annual Fort Foster Rendezvous with skirmishes
is held in February. Special tours for organized
groups are available on request, for information
contact Hillsborough River State Park at least
two weeks in advance.
An interpretive center is located on the West Side
of U.S. 301 in Hillsborough River State Park. The
interpretive center contains exhibits about the
fort, the Seminoles, and the Second Seminole War.
Admission to the visitor center is included in the
entrance fee to Hillsborough River State Park.
Hours of Operation
Fort Foster is not open for visitation on a daily
basis and does not have regular operating hours.
The Fort is opened for guided tours and for special
events. Private tours of Fort Foster for organized
groups are available, call 813-987-6771 at least
two weeks in advance if interested.
Tour Times Saturday at 2 pm Sunday at 11 am
Driving Directions
All Visitors to Fort Foster must enter through Hillsborough
River State Park first. Hillsborough River State Park
is located 9 miles north of Tampa and 6 miles south
of Zephyrhills on US Highway 301.
From I-75, South bound from Ocala take the SR
54. Exit #279 east to Hwy 301, travel South for
6 miles, and the park will be on your right-hand
side.
From I-75, North bound from Tampa take the Fowler
Ave. Exit #265 east to Hwy 301, travel North for
9 miles, and the park will be on your left-hand
side.
From I-4, West bound take Exit 10 go north on
C.R. 579 to US 301, follow the signs and go North
7 miles the park will be on your left-hand side.
From I-4, East bound take Exit 7 (be careful of
the merges) and go North on US 301 for 14 miles, the
park will be on your left-hand side. |
