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Storm Update – Park and Overnight Accommodations Closed 

Effective Sept. 24, 2024: To help ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the park and any associated overnight accommodations are closed due to Tropical Storm Helene. The Florida State Parks reservation team will email guests with affected reservations to make alternate arrangements or issue refunds. The park and its overnight accommodations will reopen as soon as conditions allow. Please visit our Storm Updates page for more information.

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Annual Entrance Passes

Effective July 11, 2022: Annual Entrance Passes may be purchased at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at the Visitor Center, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Credit cards only. Thank you for your patience.

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Hours

The park is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

  • The ticket counters close at 4:45 p.m.
  • The Wildlife Walk closes at 5 p.m.

Restaurants

The Wildside Café, located at the park's west entrance, offers indoor and outdoor dining areas.

  • Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Grill at Pepper Creek is open for breakfast and lunch.

  • Breakfast is served 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Lunch is served 9 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Reservations can be made by calling 1-844-907-2772.

The Gator Bites restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitor Center and Gift Shops

  • The Visitor Center Gift Shop is open daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The West End Gift Shop is open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Admission

  • $13 per person, ages 13 and older.
  • $5 per person, ages 6-12.
  • FREE, children 5 and under.

Boat Tours

The boat tour transports visitors along Pepper Creek from the visitor center to the west entrance of the park.

  • $3 per person, plus tax, ages 13 and older.
  • $2 per person, plus tax, ages 6-12.
  • FREE, children 5 and under.
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