NORTH ANCLOTE PARK (No Facilities) Coordinates If you choose to continue upriver, you will come to a salt marsh environment, the largest of only a few in Pinellas County, which lines the banks of the river.Ĥ. This makes a nice location to rest or have a picnic lunch. 19 bridge, you will come to North Anclote Park on the northern side of the river. Marinas line the northern side of the river while residential development is common on the southern side. The Anclote River is home to a thriving commercial fishing and boating industry. There are not any locations to “land” here, but from the water you can get an interesting perspective of the sponge industry. Leaving Spring Bayou and heading east, you will enter the Anclote River and find the Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs. Spring Bayou is the site of the yearly Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs, a centerpiece of the Greek Orthodox religion. Restrooms are available at the adjacent Recreation Center and there are lodging facilities within walking distance of the park. While the park is surrounded mostly by a seawall, there is a boat ramp that can be utilized for canoe and kayak launching. This park is maintained by the City of Tarpon Springs and is located along Spring Bayou. This restaurant has access via docks and is open seven days a week. Follow the shoreline to the north and you will arrive at the Tarpon Turtle restaurant, located in the northwest corner of Lake Tarpon. Parking is available during daylight hours only. Motorized boat traffic can be heavy on the Lake, especially on the weekends. Launching is available at the motorized boat ramp or from a sandy area to the left of the boat ramp (look for a sign designating canoe and kayak launching). With direct access to Lake Tarpon, paddlers have the opportunity to view a large variety of wildlife fish, alligators, shorebirds, raccoons, snakes and turtles, to name a few. This 129-acre Pinellas County Park is characterized by hilly terrain, wooded areas, and beautiful vistas overlooking Salmon Bay and Lake Tarpon. The Tarpon Turtle Restaurant is accessible in the northwest corner of the lake and has water access via docks. Launching is available from the concrete boat ramp and parking is available during daylight hours only. This park is a popular launching site for several fishing tournaments each year, so motorized boat traffic can be heavy, especially on the weekends. reside in this park and provide interesting viewing for nature enthusiasts and families. Raccoons, alligators, various waterfowl, hawks, vultures, tortoises/turtles, snakes, etc. This Pinellas County Park covers approximately 255 acres and is located directly on Lake Tarpon. Florida Circumnavigational Salt Water Paddling Trail

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