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Ichetucknee Springs State Park

12087 SW US Highway 27, Fort White, Florida 32038 USA

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“Remarkably clear spring-fed river”

The crystalline Ichetucknee River flows six miles through shaded hammocks and wetlands before it joins the Santa Fe River. During the summer, one of the most popular park activities is floating down the Ichetucknee River in an innertube. From the end of May until early September, "tubing" down the river is the premier activity in the park. As the water in this spring-fed river is remarkably clear, swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving are extremely popular. The river's year-round temperature is 72 °F (22 °C) and therefore makes for a refreshingly cool escape from the hot afternoon temperatures in the region. Tubes and rafts, as well as snorkeling and diving equipment can be rented from private vendors outside the park. In addition to tubing, visitors can enjoy picnicking, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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Reviewed by
SamMCraft

  • 1 Review
  • 6 Helpful
August 26, 2013
Rated

I've been here probably a dozen times and it's AMAZING! Two of the times I have gone (including this past time in July of 2013) I have had manatees swim right under me while tubing! The first time one of them even touched me! It was definitely a great experience!! Everything is super beautiful. This last time, my husband and I camped at a nearby campground (there is no camping in the park) and made a 4 day trip out of it. Even if you tube more than once, you never see the same thing twice because there is so much wildlife! Advice... go to the Blue Hole and Headspring in the morning while everyone is still out tubing. The fish start to hide when it gets crowded!

6 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
jamieinwb

  • 1 Review
  • 2 Helpful
August 26, 2013
Rated

I've done this many times & it's a terrific & inexpensive way to spend an afternoon. There are not alligators in this river; we have seen otters though.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
shifraleah

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
August 10, 2020
Rated

Gorgeous waterhole. No walking is really needed. BRING A BATHING SUIT! Worth the stop even without a bathing suit (although won’t be more than a 15 minute take in if the water). nice restrooms, food truck on site (we didn’t eat there but looked like they had good business).

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
turtlelostgirl

  • 5 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
July 06, 2015
Rated

I grew up going to florida's springs and finally took my native Tennessee husband to florida for a week and we stopped here. I'm glad we did. It cost us about seven dollars to enter the park. WE walked and took a look at the area to put in your tubes, it looked divine but we didnt have tubes with us.So we drove to the other entrance and walked about fifteen minutes to check out the blue hole but my husband didn't want to swim there. We then walked backed to the headspring. He fell in love he has never seen a spring that was anywhere near large enough to swim in. We took a refreshing swim before we got back on the road.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
HannahMoring98

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
May 12, 2015
Rated 4.0

I've been here 3 or 4 times over the last 5 years. It is beautiful and really fun for kids (10 and up). The tubing is super fun and the place is not expensive so that is definitely a bonus! Watch for snakes though.

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  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
September 11, 2014
Rated

Such a wonderful place! If you go in the winter there is a lot more wildlife that you can get up close and personal with.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Greek_nomad

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September 09, 2014
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Great place for tubing surrounded by a gorgeous natural environment!

Although it was sunny, trees create a chilly environment, so be prepared with some warmer clothes.

Beautiful park to walk around, the fee is affordable, $5.00 pp and as far as food is concerned, bring some lunch with you and enjoy it at the picnic benches provided close to the car park.

Great family escape!

1 person found this review helpful
  • 11 Reviews
  • 12 Helpful
September 07, 2014
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Clear blue and COLD (72 degrees) water. Bring a float and a beverage and off you go. Family friendly.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
pamnbobo

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
July 08, 2014
Rated

Went here many times ,beautiful but chilly !

1 person found this review helpful

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Tatiana Danger

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March 14, 2014
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Visit the Blue Hole. It's insanely-beautiful! Oh and bring a waterproof camera!

1 person found this review helpful

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Ichetucknee Springs State Park

12087 SW US Highway 27
Fort White, Florida
32038 USA
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