Alafia River State Park

This is as far south as we are going to go this trip. We are near Lithia Florida which is kinda, maybe,  a suburb of Tampa. This park was built on the property of an old phosphate quarry. It is considered one of the few "Epic" destinations for mountain bikers in the southeast. That's why we're here. However,  there are other things to see and do. The Alafia river flows through the area and it can be paddled. From what we have read, there is a robust population of alligators in the river. I'm thinking paddle boarding might not be a good idea. There is an outfitter than rents canoes (see pic) We might do that. Another attraction here is Lithia Springs (see pic). I think I read somewhere than 35 million gallons enter the pool every day. There are Lithiam salts in the spring water. Hence the name Lithia. This campground is really nice. There are two small loops and all the sites have a lot of privacy.