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Fanning Springs

Fanning Springs State Park

Enjoy stunning blue-green spring waters under ancient oaks on the historic Suwannee River

CAMPERS: Do not bring firewood into the park

To protect our forests, please do not bring your own firewood into the park. The emerald ash borer infestation is spread by moving infested wood to a non-infested area. Wood is available at the park for $10, including sales tax. For more information, please call the park at 352-463-3420.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

18020 N.W. Highway 19
Fanning Springs FL 32693

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Contact Info

352-463-3420

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Welcome to Fanning Springs State Park

Located along the meandering Suwannee River, Fanning Springs is an inviting source of cool, clear, crisp water that has attracted people for thousands of years.

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Fanning Springs produces 65 million gallons of water daily, making it a second-magnitude spring. Historically, Fanning Spring was a first-magnitude springs as recently as the 1990s. The springs offer the perfect 72-degree water to cool down on hot Florida days and an abundance of underwater wildlife to view. Musk turtles, bass, mullet, freshwater flounder, bowfin (and manatees during the colder days) inhabit the springs and river.

Visitors can enjoy grilling and picnicking under majestic live oaks or a friendly game of volleyball on the white sand court. A playground provides diversion where young guests can swing and play. A boardwalk allows visitors to step back in time to old Florida with a stroll through a breathtaking cypress swamp with cypress knees standing 6 feet tall. This boardwalk ends with an overlook and view of the Suwannee River. During the summer, visitors can sometimes see massive sturgeons jumping.

White-tailed deer, gray squirrels, red-shouldered hawks, pileated woodpeckers and barred owls are some of the animals that may be seen around the park. An overlook at the park allows visitors to view the spring in its entirety and provides a spectacular view of the boil.

Visitors can enter the park by boat from the Suwannee River or by vehicle from U.S. Highway 19.

We offer an ADA chairlift for anyone who needs assistance accessing the spring. Contact the ranger station at 352-463-3420 for information.

Plan Your Visit

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Manager's Message

As you tour the park, be prepared to snap a photo of the beautiful water, red-tailed hawks, and the diversity of amazing trees and plants.
blue and green water mix in a spring with cypress trees and a swimming platform
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Scuba at Fanning Springs

Whether you are new to the sport or an expert, scuba diving at Fanning Springs State Park is a truly wondrous experience. With crystal-clear, 72-degree water and a maximum depth of only 18 to 21 feet, it is a great place to begin your underwater adventures.
a cypress tree and root stick out of the river
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Adventure on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Spanning over 200 miles from the Georgia border to the Gulf of Mexico, the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail offers paddlers the opportunity to see the “River of Springs” as it makes its way through some of the most beautiful scenery the state has to offer.

Experiences

Boating
Boating
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Swimming
Swimming
Tours
Tours
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Cabins
Cabins
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

Fanning Springs State Park Photo Gallery

Spring Run
a twisted cypress root sticks out of the mud
Fanning Springs
Manatee at Fanning Springs
Fanning Springs
Fanning Springs
Fanning Springs
Little Fanning Springs
an old bridge sits on dry land
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The Wayside

Heading north on Highway 19, just before the bridge on the left, you will enter what was once a Department of Transportation rest stop before Interstate 75 was built. Today the “wayside” includes an impressive bridge span.
a wide shot of a spring surrounded by green trees
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Springs of Fanning Springs

Fanning Springs State Park contains one of the 33 first-magnitude springs in the state of Florida. Producing 65 million gallons of water a day, the spring shed, combined with nearby Manatee Springs, waters an area of roughly 450 miles.

People Make the Parks

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Staff Spotlight, Sheri DeFalco

Park Ranger Sheri DeFalco has been working for the Florida Park Service since 2016, and her enthusiasm for the great outdoors shines through her work daily.
Lee Bevan

Volunteer Spotlight

After Lee retired, he moved to Florida and learned that volunteering at Florida's state parks was fun!
Friends of Manatee Springs Parks

Friends of Manatee Springs Parks

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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