The Chito Branch Reserve is located in southeastern

Hillsborough County, Florida Hillsborough County is located in the west central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. In the 2020 census, the population was 1,459,762, making it the fourth-most populous county in Florida and the most populous county outside the Miami metrop ...

, and is part of the

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landholdings. It was acquired by the District in 2001, and is . It is located at 11254 Browning Road in

Lithia, Florida Lithia is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Tampa. The ZIP codes are 33547, 33596, and the area code is 813. It is part of the census-designated place (CDP) of Fish Hawk. Lithia is hom ...

. The preserve protects a water resorvoir and offers birdwatching, hiking, biking, and equestrian opportunities.Chito Branch Reserve
Southwest Florida Water Management District

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Protected areas of Hillsborough County, Florida Southwest Florida Water Management District reserves 2001 establishments in Florida Protected areas established in 2001 {{Florida-protected-area-stub