Trinity is a Census Designated Place (CDP) in Pasco County, northwest of Tampa and inland from Saint Joseph Sound. It has a population of 11,924 as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Named after Trinity College of Florida, this CDP is the junction point for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties. It consists of several community developments and is associated with the New Port Richey area.
A dog park off Trinity Boulevard provides a fenced area for your four-legged travel companions to stretch. Oakridge Park has a couple of playing fields, a small playground and picnic tables. The nearby Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park covers 8,000 acres and features birding, fishing, primitive camping, biking, hiking and equestrian trails. Another outdoor area is the nearby Booker Creek Preserve. It protects 8,700 acres of terrain and is available for biking, hiking and horseback riding.
For a small admission fee, you can examine the Native American artifacts and exhibits at the West Pasco Historical Society Museum and Library in New Port Richey. If art is your thing, stop in the nearby Dunedin Fine Arts and Cultural Center to see the latest exhibits.
When you are ready to grab some food in Trinity, the Central Park Family Restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner on State Road 54. Trinity's Pit Boss BBQ is a popular choice for its food, and it has takeout if you want to eat in your motorhome. Zim Zari California Coastal Grill off Little Road is popular with locals, offering American, Mexican and pub foods.
Campgrounds Near Trinity, Florida
Travel World RV Park is in Clearwater, Florida about 40 minutes south of Trinity, and has built a reputation as a friendly resort with planned activities year-round. It can handle motorhomes up to 37 feet in length and provides on-site amenities like a hot tub, swimming pool, recreation hall, fitness center and dog park.
Clearwater RV Resort on Gulf to Bay Boulevard, a half-hour south of Trinity, has 154 back-in and pull-through sites with full RV hookups, 30- and 50-amp power, showers, cable, cell reception, and Wi-Fi. Enjoy sitting around the outdoor shuffleboard court and horseshoe pits, or eat and relax in the picnic area. This facility also offers boat and RV storage.
Sun Retreats Dunedin (formerly Dunedin RV Resort) lies a half-hour southwest of Trinity, providing access to 239 sites that start at $52 per night. You will have access to full hookups, 30- or 50-amp power, a hot tub, a pool, and cell reception in the back-in or pull-through sites. Sun Retreats Dunedin is a pet-friendly facility that includes a community clubhouse and fitness center.
State Parks Near Trinity, Florida
Hillsborough River State Park is near Thonotosassa, an hour east of Trinity. It covers 3,383 acres, with the river being a big draw for anglers wanting to hook bass or catfish, as well as those looking to canoe or kayak the waters. Check out the Class II rapids at the park, an uncommon site in Florida. Explore seven miles of trails on bike or foot, and visit the reconstruction of Fort Foster, a fortification used during the Second Seminole War. Overnight camping is available within the park.
If you drive an hour and 20 minutes southeast of Trinity, you will arrive at Little Manatee River State Park near Wimauma. You can explore the 2,433 acres of terrain, including a 4.5-mile section of the Little Manatee River. Hikers know it for its incredible 6.5-mile-long stacked loop system in the park's northern half. Anglers can try for brackish and freshwater species, and canoeing and kayaking are popular water activities. Camping and picnicking are great ways to relax here. There are 30 sites for tents and RVs on the camping loop, providing fire rings, picnic tables and water. Another popular activity here is riding horses, and there are 15 miles of horseback trails and equestrian campsites.
Colt Creek State Park is an hour and 15 minutes northeast of Trinity, featuring more than 5,000 acres of Central Florida habitat to explore. Creeks, lakes and cypress domes are some terrain features found here. Wildlife viewing is a popular activity, allowing you to see American alligators, bald eagles, otters, and threatened species like the gopher tortoise and Sherman's fox squirrel. Bicyclists, hikers and equestrians share the 15 miles of multi-use paths at the park, and there is access to a 75-foot dock if you want to cast a line. The ranger station has canoes and kayaks that you can rent, and there are 27 full-facility campsites, some of which can accommodate Class A RVs up to 70 feet in length.
National Sites Near Trinity, Florida
De Soto National Memorial is an hour and a half south of Trinity if you use I-275 to cross Tampa Bay. It commemorates a milestone in Florida's history; the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors led by Hernando de Soto. Visit Camp Uzita between December and April to watch historical reenactors. You can view craft demonstrations, hike or take a kayak trip. You can also enjoy bird-watching, fishing or relaxing on the beach.
Drive three hours and 10 minutes northeast of Trinity to visit the Canaveral National Seashore near Titusville. It offers 25 miles of undeveloped sand on the Atlantic coastline, making it a year-round destination for exploring habitats like dunes, hammocks and lagoons. Boating and fishing are pastimes that many visitors enjoy on the water while hiking is a great way to explore the pathways like Castle Windy Trail. A unique opportunity is available when you visit during a launch from the Kennedy Space Center with Playalinda Beach offering the closest observation point. There are no RV campsites at the Canaveral National Seashore, but you will find several motorhome-friendly facilities nearby.
Fort Matanzas National Monument is a 3.5-hour road trip northeast of Trinity along the Atlantic coastline near St. Augustine. It showcases a fortified coquina watchtower that defended the southern water approach to the Spanish colony of St. Augustine. You can take a ferry to the island and enjoy a self-guided tour of the fort. Rangers and volunteers are available to answer questions, and there are trails you can use to check out the surrounding area.
National Forests Near Trinity, Florida
Drive two hours and 25 minutes northeast of Trinity to find the Ocala National Forest, covering 387,000 acres of coastal lowlands, swamps and wetlands habitat in the north-central part of the state. It houses four protected wilderness areas and hundreds of waterways. Popular activities within the park include canoeing, fishing, kayaking, swimming and water skiing. On land, visitors hike, bike or ride horseback. The U.S. Forest Service provides several developed campgrounds with varying amenities, like the Big Bass Campground on the forest's southern edge.
Osceola National Forest is three hours and 10 minutes northeast of Trinity, encompassing nearly 237,000 acres of terrain west of Jacksonville. Trails within the forest are part of the state's Great Bird and National Scenic trail systems. You will find plenty of fauna and flora, including the large cypress and gum trees in the Big Gum Wilderness Area. The forest is home to 29 endangered or threatened species, including eastern indigo snakes, gopher tortoises and wood storks. Nineteen sites at the Ocean Pond Campground have water and electric hookups with paved spurs that can accommodate motorhomes up to 50 feet in length.
Apalachicola National Forest is the only national forest in the state's panhandle, approximately four hours and 35 minutes northwest of Trinity. Some activities you can partake in across the 574,000 acres of terrain include boating, biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, nature viewing, picnicking, swimming and scenic drives. Some RV camping sites with various amenities include Camel Lake Recreation Area, Mack Landing and Wright Lake.
