SWIMMING

Swimming opportunities abound in Citrus County. From freshwater lakes, to cool, crisp springs and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico you're sure to find the perfect swimming hole. Below is a list of some of our best swimming areas. Please be sure to click on our exclusive interactive map for directions to these locations.

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Citrus County Swimming Map

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Crystal River

Fort Island Gulf Beach

Description:	Gulf of Mexico, salt water
Amenities:	barbecue grills, designated swimming area, boat ramp, fishing pier, pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms, showers
Location:	16000 W Fort Island Trail Crystal River, FL 34429

Hunter Springs City Park

Description:	A city park at the site of Hunter Springs, spring water
Amenities:	restrooms, picnic tables, volleyball
Location:	104 NE 1st St. Crystal River, FL

Citrus County Bicentennial Pool

Description:	Jr. Olympic pool
Amenities:	senior fitness program, children’s swimming lessons
Location:	8145 W. Bicentennial Park Drive Crystal River, FL 34429 352-795-147

Three Sisters Springs

Description:	spring water, accessible by boat only
Location:	on the Crystal River 28°53'16.15"N / 82°35'22.07"W

King’s Spring / Tarpon Hole

Description:	spring water, accessible by boat only
Location:	on the Crystal River 28° 52' 55" N / 82° 35' 42" W

Homosassa

Blue Waters

Description:	spring water, accessible by boat only
Location:	on the Homosassa River 28°47'56.05"N / 82°35'23.19"W

Inverness

Whispering Pines Park

Description:	Jr. Olympic pool and wading pool. Open seasonally.
Amenities:	tennis, racquetball, basketbal, athletic fields, disc golf, nature trails, picnic tables, swimming classes
Location:	1700 Forest Dr. Inverness, FL 34453 352-726-3913

Hernando

Hernando Beach

Description:	Lake Hernando, fresh water
Amenities:	barbecue grill, beach, lightning detector, parking, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, shuffleboard court, swimming, volleyball
Location:	3699 E. Orange Dr. Hernando, FL 34442