Crystal River Live Cam

Some people prefer being below the water, and there are few places in the world that can compare to the diving opportunities here. The spring-fed rivers, shallow Gulf coastal waters and underwater caverns offer many opportunities to those who like to view underwater life face to face.

An abundance of birds inhabit Citrus County's acres of forest and uplands, as well as coastal and wetlands areas. Because Citrus County works hard to maintain this corner of the world as "Mother Nature's Theme Park", quietly coexisting with nature's other life forms, there are many opportunities to view birds in their natural habitat.

Fishing in "Mother Nature's Theme Park" is not a matter of if you fish, but rather where, when, and for what. Citrus County is a prime place to fish and people come from all over the country to find prize tarpon here. We have one of the most pristine and productive estuaries within the state of Florida and our borders are comprised of water on three out of four sides.

We work hard to keep Citrus County as Mother Nature made her. Careful planning has gone into providing the support services you need to comfortably enjoy your stay here, while preserving the natural environment which you came here to experience.

Your opportunities for boating are endless with water forming our borders on three sides and our seven rivers, designated as Outstanding Florida Water Bodies: the Withlacoochee, Crystal River, St. Martin's River, Salt River, Hall's River, Homosassa River, and the Chassahowitzka.

Forty lodging options in Citrus County resorts, condominiums, a hotel, a bed & breakfast inn, motels, cabins and campgrounds-may be found throughout the area. Nearly 1000 rooms are available.

For the camper, you have a choice of camping styles from entirely primitive, to tenting with facilities, to bringing your recreational vehicle, to renting a cozy cabin. It also means you can plan to take advantage of other recreational or educational opportunities during your stay here. All you need to do is let us know your range of interests. We'll be happy to send you any information you need to plan your own unique vacation.

For the camper, you have a choice of camping styles from entirely primitive, to tenting with facilities, to bringing your recreational vehicle, to renting a cozy cabin. It also means you can plan to take advantage of other recreational or educational opportunities during your stay here. All you need to do is let us know your range of interests. We'll be happy to send you any information you need to plan your own unique vacation. If your idea of camping is a small clearing in the forest where you can pitch your tent and almost believe you're living 200 years ago, Citrus County is the place for you. There are a number of public lands with designated primitive campsite along the established hiking trails. Two primitive campsites within the Citrus Tract of the Withlacoochee State Forest are located along established hiking trails. Combined with an extensive trail system, the 41,222 acre Citrus Tract offers a terrific opportunity for a back-to-nature extended backpacking vacation.

There are three Southwest Florida Water Management District "Save our Rivers" projects: Flying Eagle Preserve, Potts Preserve and the Chassahowitzka River Tract. All have primitive campsites available by reservation. Primitive camping is also offered at Fort Cooper State Park in Inverness.

If you prefer to tent in a less primitive setting, the Chassahowitzka River Campground and the Mutual Mine, Holder Mine and Tillis Hills Campgrounds within the Citrus Tracts of the Withlacoochee State Forest offer a bathroom facilities, potable water, and fire rings/cooking grills.

Combining the comforts of home with camping experiences, the recreational vehicle is welcome in the public areas mentioned in the above paragraph. In addition, there are many private facilities to accommodate your recreational vehicle. Many people enjoy combining camping with other hobbies or activities. Many private facilities offer quick and easy access to other recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, canoeing, hiking or horseback riding.

If you like the great outdoors but prefer the comforts of home, try one of our many lodges or cabins. Citrus County offers a selection of cabin locations, from the Tsala Apopka Lake chain to scenic areas on some of our many rivers.