The Withlacoochee River originates in central Florida's Green Swamp, east of Polk City. The river is 86 miles long and has a drainage basin of 1,170 sq miles. Along its route are the 46 mile long Withlacoochee State Trail, the longest paved rail trail in Florida, and the Cypress Lake Preserve, a 324 acre park with approximately 600' of frontage and Nobleton Wayside Park, a 2 acre park at 29061 Lamkin Dr, Nobleton, Florida that includes a boat ramp, shelter, basketball court, and picnic tables.