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Ichetucknee Springs State Park

 About Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Tubers float along the Ichetucknee River in blue tubes.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Sherry Green

Winter has left and spring is emerging, this is a great time to visit Ichetucknee Springs. Before the summer crowds arrive you can enjoy a peaceful, natural experience. Visit the North Entrance to swim in the Headspring or Blue Hole Spring or to enjoy one of three beautiful Nature Trails. Explore the ½ mile walk to the beautiful Blue Hole Spring or the less than 1 mile loop Trestle Point Trail which will take you along the river bank and back through a dense hammock forest near the old phosphate mining operation. If you are feeling more adventurous, the 2 mile Pine Ridge Loop will take you past the Trestle Point Trail and through a wide-open sandhill ecosystem. Spring is an excellent time of year to experience the Ichetucknee River by canoe or kayak. If you are interested in tubing the river, please remember that the shallow, fragile North section of the river is closed to tubing this time of year to allow natural vegetation to re-grow. Tubing is permitted at the South Entrance but remember you will need to hike to Midpoint for a 11/2 hour float and walk the tram road back to the parking lot. Whatever your interests, you will enjoy experiencing Ichetucknee during the spring.

We look forward to seeing you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESIGNATIONS

The Great Florida Birding Trail Logo The Florida's Springs Logo The Learning in Florida's Environment (LIFE) Logo

GETTING HERE

Ichetucknee Springs State Park is located four miles northwest of Fort White, off State Roads 47 and 238. From the south, take I-75 north to exit 399. Take US 441 north to the city of High Springs. Take US 27 north to Ft. White, stay on US 27 north approximately 4 miles to the South Park Entrance.

Please Note:

Dogs are only permitted on the Trestle Point and Pine Ridge Trails located at the North End.

Dogs are not permitted on the trails to the springs or river or in the springs or river.

GET INVOLVED

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.

CONCESSIONAIRES

  • ISSP Family Grocery - Flotation device collecting (tubes).
    Contact Vernis Wray, (386) 497-2150
    8587 SW Elim Church Road
    Fort White, FL 32038
  • Buffalo Joe's, Inc. - Flotation device collecting (tubes).
    Contact June Hayes, (386) 497-2285
    245 SW Breckenridge Lane
    Fort White, FL 32038
  • Ichetucknee Tube Center, Inc. - Flotation device collecting (tubes).
    Contact Linda Soride, (386) 497-2929
    7354 SW Elim Church Road
    Fort White, FL 32038
  • Lowes Tubeland, Inc. - Flotation device collection (tubes).
    Contact Chester Harper, (386) 497-3883
    6256 SW Elim Church Road
    Fort White, FL 32038
  • Otter's - Food service operation.
    Contact Gary Wilbur, (386) 497-1718
    286 SW Hawkins Court
    Fort White, FL 32038

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