Falmouth Spring is located within a 276-acre recreation area. The majority of the area is sandhill and upland mixed forest, with some slash pine. This well-shaded spring run is popular for swimming and wading in the hot summertime. When the Suwannee River is at flood stage, the dark river water travels through the ground water…
Partnering with eight “hubs” along the Suwannee River, Suwannee River Wilderness Trail starts the path down the river from White Springs, 171 miles down to the Gulf of Mexico. The trail is primarily used for paddling, having its own paddling guidebook that takes paddlers through its trail down to its partners’ locations. The hubs offer…
Suwannee River State Park rests where the Withlacoochee River meets the Suwannee River. The State Park serves as a staple piece to Florida’s history holding one of the state’s oldest cemeteries, along with earthworks that date back to the Civil War. The park includes five trails and scenic views stretching from the forest to the…
Extending from Lake City, Live Oak and Jasper, this state park is rich with history, natural beauty and activities for people looking for both excitement and relaxation. Great for a vacation spot, the River Valley is home to trails, scenic views, local wildlife, rivers and springs. Accommodations can be made at the River Valley’s campgrounds.…
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Way down upon the Suwannee River, the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park honors the memory of American composer Stephen Foster. It features a museum and amphitheater in addition to various natural amenities. Learn More
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is located just four miles northwest of Fort White. It sits along one of Florida’s most pristine spring fed rivers and the clear waters provide an exceptional view of the river’s fish and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy camping, kayaking and canoeing as well as scuba diving at Blue Hole Spring to…
Big Shoals State Park features the largest whitewater rapids in Florida. Its limestone bluffs tower 80 feet above the banks of the Suwannee River, offering spectacles not seen anywhere else in Florida. Located in a conservation area, Big Shoals features over 28 miles of wooded trails. Learn More
Just north of Live Oak, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground offers sprawling landscapes that allow for plenty of outdoor activities including canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and more. People can camp by parking their own campers and trailers or renting cabins that sleep as many as six people. Spirit of…