Dead River Park is situated at the confluence of Dead River and the Hillsborough River, offering a pleasant setting with a scenic two-mile nature trail alongside the river and serving as a site on the Great Florida Birding Trail.

The park features a boat ramp for canoe and kayak access, parking facilities, and a group camp available by reservation.

This location marks the end of the beginner-friendly 3-mile North Section paddle and the starting point for the challenging 5-mile Seventeen Runs segment, making it a key access point on the Hillsborough River Paddling Trail.