Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
A National Historic Landmark in Florida, this 61-acre pre-Columbian site features ancient burial mounds, temple mounds, a plaza area, and a midden, revealing the history of the land's first inhabitants.

📜 National Historic Landmark, 61-acre pre-Columbian Native American site.
🔍 Features burial mounds, temple mounds, plaza, and midden along Crystal River.

Why Go

🚶 Explore ancient ceremonial site and trading post
🏛️ Visit museum with artifacts and local history
🎣 Fishing in designated areas
🌳 Hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities
🌅 Views of coastal marshland from Tower Mound

Why Avoid

⚠️ Parking fee requires exact change
🚫 Museum closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Tips

📸 Bring camera for bird sightings
🥾 Wear comfortable shoes for hiking and mound climb

Cost

💰 $3 per vehicle, $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists, $60 per bus.

Hours

🕒 Park: Daily, 8 a.m. to sundown. Museum: Thurs-Mon, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

🅿️ Parking

Located in front of the museum.
$3 per vehicle, exact change required.

🚻 Toilets

Facilities outside museum, open 8 AM—Sunset.

🐾 Pets

Well-behaved dogs on 6-foot leash welcome.
Not permitted in museum.

♿ Accessible Amenities

Museum, video room, picnic facilities, restrooms.
Four ADA accessible birding sites in Citrus County.

Last updated 28 days ago

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