FTA SUNCOAST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY PARTY!
Details
Please come celebrate the Christmas/Holiday Season with us on the weekend of Friday December 12, and Saturday December 13th 2025 located at:
Withlacoochee River County Park
12449 Withlacoochee Blvd.
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 567-0264
FAMILY RV/TENT/CABIN AREA: There are 15 sites total, Reserve through Pasco County,,, Rates are usually $25 a night, I'll check out to see if this link is still valid and let you know View the online reservation webpage
GROUP TENT CAMPING! available. Arriving Friday Dec 12th and Saturday Dec 13th leaving on the 14th, The groups sites are in the beautifully shaded and roomy Boy Scout group sites A & B. NO COST for camping. Restrooms in walking distance. Potable water on site. A huge camping area to accommodate lots of tents!
The gate to the camp area is on Auton Rd. 0.6 mile SOUTH of the main park entrance, on the EAST side of the road. There will be an FTA sign.
if questions on getting to the group site, please call me at 727-946-1048 on the weekend of the event.
The group camping area is a walk in site. You park your car outside the wooden fence and carry your gear in. A relatively short walk in..Please take that into account when planning what gear to bring.(Dog's not permitted in group site.)
Each evening we will have a campfire in the group campsite. Bring a chair, maybe some firewood, and some good stories to share!
Hikes on Saturday Morning ,,,TBD,,,hikes usually starting from the pavilion, signs will be posted ,, Start time is 9:30, signs showing where the pavilion can be located will be in place,
Possible hikes include: THESE ALL ARE TBD,,stay tuned for new info!
TBD will be leading the 'traditional ' 3 mile or so hike 9:30 am on the FTA maintained trail along the beautiful, scenic Withlacoochee River.
TBD will be leading the hike on the interior county park trails at 9:30,, approx 3.5 /4 miles or so....mostly shady wide trails makes it easy to talk and walk at the same time.
Sunset & sunrise hikes to the observation tower:
TBD will be leading 4 fun sunset & sunrise hikes over the weekend, all leaving from the group campsite.
Sunset hikes on Friday & Saturday evening. Time not yet determined.
Sunrise hikes on Saturday & Sunday morning. Time not yet determined
Wear your antlers, Santa hats, Christmas Holiday colors!
LUNCH! Saturday at pavilion #2, 12:30 pm -ish . If you are coming for the day and the potluck, look for signs to pavilion #2 when entering the park.
Grilled hot dogs/brats/ buns/condiments/plates/cutlery provided by FTA
Dogs are only allowed at lunch if they are on a leash.
PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH FOR THE POT LUCK.... We will be asking for a $10.00 per person donation to cover food and misc. costs... donations in excess of food costs go towards equipment and trail maintenance funds...
Beautiful handcrafted table center pieces created by Karin will be our give away raffle prizes. Make sure you sign in for your chance at getting one of Karin's creations!
PLUS, join in singing Christmas holiday carols and tunes!
There are also options within the park for paddling, biking & more hiking at Green Swamp West...a fishing dock.....lots of stuff to do and explore!
SUNDAY morning pot-luck breakfast about 8:30 for everyone that wants to join in. FTA will be providing eggs, bacon, bread and butter,,Please bring a breakfast food item to share or an FTA donation. Breakfast will be held TBD
Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season to you, your friends, and family!!