Anclote River
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The Anclote River, running for Script error: No such module "convert".[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.
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.
List of crossings
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| Crossing | Carries | Image | Location | Coordinates |
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| Headwaters | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |||
| 140076 140077 |
File:Toll Florida 589.svg SR 589 Suncoast Parkway |
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| Confluence with South Branch Anclote River | Starkey Wilderness Park | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | ||
| 144059 | Starkey Boulevard | New Port Richey | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| 144051 | File:Pasco County Road 1 FL.svg CR 1 Little Road |
File:Pasco CR 1 Anclote River Bridge-1.jpg | Trinity | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
| Father Felix Ullrich Bridge 140067 |
File:Florida 54.svg SR 54 | File:Father Felix Ullrich Bridge sign.JPG | Seven Springs | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
| 144024 | File:Pasco County Road 77 FL.svg CR 77 Seven Springs Boulevard |
File:Pasco CR 77 Bridge over Anclote River (FDOT Number).JPG | Elfers | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". |
| 144017 | Celtic Drive | Elfers | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| 140034 | Perrine Ranch Road | Holiday | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Outflow of Salt Lake | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |||
| 150235 | File:US 19.svg US 19 | Tarpon Springs | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Old ACL Bridge | Pinellas Trail Elfers Spur | Tarpon Springs | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| 150006 | File:Alternate plate.svg Alternate US 19 File:US 19.svg Pinellas Avenue |
Tarpon Springs | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |
| Confluence with Tarpon Bayous | Tarpon Springs | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | ||
| Anclote Power Plant Inflow Canal | Tarpon Springs | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | ||
| Mouth | Script error: No such module "Coordinates". | |||
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Anclote River Park
The Anclote River Park has of a Script error: No such module "convert". 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
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]
References
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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map Template:Webarchive, accessed April 18, 2011
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External links
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