Additional Information for Fort Cooper State Park
Plant Life
Fort Cooper provides refuge for a multitude of animals and plants species. Areas are managed to restore and perpetuate conditions of original habitat which are necessary for the survival of all native populations, especially those threatened with extinction.
Fort Cooper's spring-fed Lake Holathikaha, the swamp and marsh areas, the hardwood hammock, and the sandhill communities provide habitat for extensive wildlife.
Some of the plants that are resident to Fort Cooper include the Ebony Spleenwort, Florida Arrowroot, Netted Chain Fern, and Simpson Zepher Lily.
Wildlife
The following are residents to the varied habitat of Fort Cooper State Park:
Resources
Two historic sites exist within the park; Fort Cooper and Fort King Military Trail. Fort Cooper warrants nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for two reasons. First, excavations at the site have yielded, and are likely to continue to yield, additional information about the design and construction of a Second Seminole War fort. Second, the site is associated with events that constitute a broad pattern in Florida history. The Second Seminole War had important ramifications and was a major impact on the Territorial period of Florida history.
Please be advised that the use of metal decectors at Fort Cooper State Park is prohibited.
Pets
Please see our General Parks Pet Policy for more information.
Links
Florida Division of Recreation and Parks neither endorses links nor approves of links to external sources. External links are made available to assist the Internet user in his or her search. The Florida Division of Recreation and Parks takes no responsibility a link's operation or content. The links that are shown are not an exclusive listing of organizations available within the State.
