Manatee Springs State Park
About Manatee Springs State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Larry Steed
Now that Spring is here everything is perfect for hiking and camping here at Manatee Springs. It is a great time for enjoying the outdoors. We have great camping sites available and the wildlife is abundant. Grab a pole, catch some fish or Come join us on one of our moonlight paddles on the historic
We have a lot of great programs provided by our staff for you and your family.
The spring run is now open to boating, be sure to bring your canoe or kayak and take a trip on the
If you are a SCUBA diver, proof of certification is required and you must have a diving partner (no solo diving). All divers must check in by 3:00 p.m. and check out by 5:00 p.m. If manatees are present in the spring, SCUBA diving is not allowed. Catfish sink is open for diving and manatees are not able to enter that location.
Although we do not have a camp store or food concession, vending machines are available for enjoyment 24 hours/day. Suwannee Guides also offer snacks, ice cream and recreational gear along with their canoe/kayak rentals.
DESIGNATIONS
GETTING HERE
Manatee Springs State Park is located at the end of S.R. 320, off U.S. 98, six miles west of Chiefland.
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Friends of Manatee Springs Parks, Inc.
- 11650 N.W. 115th Street
Chiefland, FL 32626
CONCESSIONAIRES
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Bill's Fish Camp & Motel at Anderson's Landing -
To provide motel, camping and boat docking services.
Contact Owen Prince, (229) 300-3703
P.O. Box 937
Lake Park, GA 31636 -
Suwannee Guides, LLC -
Rental of canoes and kayaks.
Contact Kathryn McCallister, (352) 542-8331
1548 SE Highway 346
Old Town, FL 32680 -
Tri-County Vending, Inc. -
Vending machine service.
Contact Martin Pelt, (352) 258-8673
6411 NW 105th Court
Chiefland, FL 32626
