A 21 st Century Treasure Hunt

If you’re one of those people, then geocaching at Homosassa Springs might be the activity for you.

Why Homosassa Springs?

What Is Geocaching Anyway?

Geocaching is a real, outdoor treasure-seeking game that uses GPS-enabled devices and specifically set GPS coordinates to find a geocache container concealed at that location. The cache is a waterproof container usually containing a simple logbook, which you should sign and then return to the exact spot you found it. Some boxes contain trinkets meant for trading.

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, located in Citrus County, is a great location for geocaching due to its wide variety of ecosystems and scenery. There are several different geocaching locations around the park, such as the Old Homosassa Trail, which has scenery ranging from sandy scrubland to ponds, meadows and even forest swamps.

The Homosassa Springs/Homosassa River area has some unique cache locations that you’ll only find in Citrus County. For one such series of caches, you’ll need to embark on the kayak trail loop that includes the Homosassa River, Price’s Creek and the Halls River. These caches are accessible only by kayak or canoe, and you don’t even need to get out of the boat to access them. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a day on the water while also indulging your inner pirate. Kayaks can be rented and launched at the kayak shop located in Old Homosassa.

In order to begin geocaching at Homosassa Springs, you’ll need to register for a free basic membership with geocaching.com and then visit the ‘Hide & Seek a Cache’ page. Search for caches in the Homosassa Springs area by using the park’s ZIP code or address, and then choose any geocache from the list. Once you click on its name, enter the coordinates of that geocache into your GPS device. From there, your GPS device will assist you in finding the hidden geocache. You should follow the directions on the site for logging the cache after you’ve found it. Park entry fees will apply if the cache you’re seeking is located in the actual state park. You can find out more info on geocaching in Florida’s state parks by visiting floridastateparks.org/things-to-do/location-based-activities/geocaching

While visiting Homosassa Springs, there are various other activities for you to enjoy, such as bird-watching and wildlife encounter programs. Visitors also have the opportunity to view West Indian manatees from the underwater observatory, which is located in the main spring. The underwater observatory is available every day of the year during park hours. Homosassa Springs is also home to many native Florida wildlife species, including white-tailed deer, river otters, American alligators, black bears and bobcats.

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