Discover Hernando County

Located approximately 35 miles north of downtown Tampa, Hernando County covers 312,000 acres. Bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, Hernando County is Florida's “Nature Coast”.

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge comprises a portion of the northwest boundary, while the Withlacoochee State Forest and the Withlacoochee River frames the east. Hernando County’s rivers & lakes provide the freshwater angler some of the finest bass fishing in Florida & Hernando Beach is now considered to be one of the finest tarpon fishing grounds in the world.

Where trains transported settlers, now Floridians can roll along on their own locomotion “The Rails to Trails” unused railways have been converted to rolling “green ways.”

One of the best road networks in the state, excellent shopping & recreational opportunities. Focused on balanced growth provides an excellent business environment while preserving the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Scenic riverbanks, brackish creeks & shallow bays, its individuality is unsurpassed only by its diversity. From cypress ponds & hardwood hammocks to rolling hills, though pastures and pine forests.

This is Hernando County.

Communities

Bayport – Located at the mouth of the Weeki Wachee River, access to the gulf for fishing, recreation and scuba diving.
Brooksville City of – County Seat, designated as Tree City USA & Florida’s Outstanding Rural Community of the Year 2000; the city is rich in history and charm, Victorian homes, old cobblestone and brick streets, antique shops and restaurants.
Hernando Beach – Hernando’s Coastal Community is known world wide as Tarpon County!
Pine Island – In the Gulf of Mexico a county park with a 3-acre beach open to the public.
Ridge Manor – East of Brooksville along the edge of the Withlacoochee State Forest.
Spring Hill – Created by the Deltona Corporation in the 1960’s, cultural diversity, art shows and cuisine.
Weeki Wachee City of – One of the smallest cities in the state of Florida, found along the Weeki Wachee River provides an environment appreciative of nature.