Park Summary for Print - Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

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Welcome to Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

This park protects four miles of pristine coastline along the Gulf of Mexico in western Pasco County. The salt spring looks small, but it is an amazing 320 feet deep. Gray fox, gopher tortoises, alligators, and West Indian manatees call this park and its waters home. Birdwatchers can enjoy sighting raptors, wading birds, shore birds, and migratory songbirds. A recent addition to the state park system, Werner-Boyce now has a picnic pavilion, tables, informational kiosk, and a short hiking trail. Plans for the future include providing more access and recreational opportunities for visitors. Located off Scenic Drive in Port Richey. Turn west off U.S. 19 at Regency Park Boulevard, go one mile to the intersection of Scenic Drive and Cinema Drive.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park, please call 727 - 816-1890.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

The park is located in the Port Richey area of Pasco County. At this time only a start-up kit consisting of a small self-composting restroom, small picnic shelter, information kiosk, and one half mile of nature trail is available to the public from the landward side. It can be reached by turning west off of U.S. Hwy. 19 at Cinema Drive. Cinema Drive dead ends at entrance of start-up kit. The main use area of the park is scheduled to begin construction sometime after the first of the new year. That entrance will be just north of Ridge Road in Port Richey.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - Admission is Free

Activities at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

	Boating Visitors can boat into the park from the west, but must launch their boats from somewhere else. The park does not have a boat launch/ramp or docks.
	Facilities There is a Clivus, self composting toilet, facility located at the park and it is ADA accessible.
	Fishing Inshore saltwater fishing can yield catches of flounder, snook, trout, redfish, snapper, whiting, sheepshead and tarpon. Do you need a Fishing License?
	Hiking/Nature Trail A small trailhead with ½ mile of trail. In the future we will add more hiking trails, primative camping, group camping, picnicing and marked canoe/kayak trails with a launch.

Special Events for Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

There are no events listed at this time. Please call our park for more details on possible future events.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park History

Located on the Gulf of Mexico in western Pasco County, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is a recent addition to Florida’s State Park system. The park consists of approximately 3400 acres; approximately 600 acres are upland and the other 2800 acres are wetland or submerged and includes four miles of pristine coastline.

In March of 2001, a small portion of the park was opened to the public. The entrance to that area is located off Scenic Drive in Port Richey. This area has a picnic pavilion, tables, kiosk, Clevus-Mulch restroom, and a 3/4-mile hiking trail. The rest of the park is in the process of being developed and eventually will provide visitors with more access and extensive recreational opportunities.