The Anclote River, running for U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map , accessed April 18, 2011 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. 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
Crossing Carries Image Location CoordinatesHeadwaters140076140077Suncoast ParkwayConfluence with South Branch Anclote RiverStarkey Wilderness Park144059Starkey BoulevardNew Port Richey144051Little RoadTrinityFather Felix Ullrich Bridge140067Seven Springs144024Seven Springs BoulevardElfers144017Celtic Drive140034Perrine Ranch RoadHolidayOutflow of Salt Lake150235Tarpon SpringsOld ACL BridgePinellas Trail Elfers Spur 150006Pinellas AvenueConfluence with Tarpon BayousAnclote Power Plant Inflow CanalMouth
Anclote River Park
The Anclote River Park has of a 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. 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.
References
External links FDOT Florida Bridge Data 01-05-2010