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HOLTON CREEK

Recreation
On the Holton Creek tract, visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Hunting is for persons who are mobility-impaired. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386.758.0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

The Holton Creek River Camp is the second river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area. For more information on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, call or visit:

800.868.9914
Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Access
Holton Creek tract from Jasper:
Travel south on CR 249 approximately 11 miles to SW 64th Terrace, turn left into Holton Creek.

Holton Creek tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on CR 249 crossing the Suwannee River and the road becomes CR 751; travel .25 miles, turn right on CR 249; travel one mile, turn right on SW 64th Terrace into Holton Creek.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunter Check Station
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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GOOSE PASTURE

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing and hunting.

The Goose Pasture tract is a part of the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

850-265-3676
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
Aucilla Bird List (PDF)

Note: Hunting is only allowed in permitted areas.

Camping Area
The primitive camping area is open on a first-come, first-served basis by self-issued special use authorization, which is available at the kiosk. Campers are limited to a 10-day stay. Camping is not allowed during general gun season. The group camping area can be reserved for groups of six or more by contacting the District at:

386-362-1001
800-226-1066 (FL only)
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Access
Goose Pasture tract from Perry:
Travel 22 miles west on US 98 to Powell Hammock Road, turn right; travel north 4 miles, turn left on Goose Pasture Road; travel west 2.75 miles and the tract is on both sides of the road. Continue traveling west 1 mile and the road ends at Goose Pasture Campground.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Ramp
Camping Area
Canoe Launch
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Group Camping Area
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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FALLING CREEK FALLS

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Recreation
Falling Creek Falls is one of the District’s gems. During normal water levels the creek roars over a 10-foot waterfall and flows under Falling Creek Road through a deep ravine before going underground.

The park area is managed through a partnership with Columbia County. For park information, contact Columbia County. The District portion of the tract can be access through the county park.

386-758-2123
Columbia County Florida Website

Access
Falling Creek Falls Tract from Lake City:
Travel north on US 41, pass under I-10, turn right on NW Falling Creek Road; travel 1 mile. The park is on the right before crossing the creek.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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ELLAVILLE

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
On this tract, which is part of Twin Rivers State Forest, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing and hunting. For more information, call or visit:

386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Ellaville tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Ellaville tract from Madison:

Travel east on US 90; the entrance is on the right before crossing the river.

Size
Ellaville – 4,285 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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ELLAVILLE

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Ellaville tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Ellaville tract from Madison:
Travel east on US 90; the entrance is on the right before crossing the river.

Size
Ellaville – 4,285 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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DEVIL’S HAMMOCK

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Recreation
Public use is managed by the Levy County. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition fishing and hunting. A picnic pavilion is available at the river camp.

352-486-5127

Levy County

Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only. For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Access
Devil’s Hammock Tract from Bronson:
Travel west on SR 24 and the tract is on the right. There are four entrances into the property: the Southwest Trailhead, Parker Field, River Camp, and the Hunter Check Station.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunter Check Station
Hunting
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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CABBAGE GROVE

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Recreation
On the Cabbage Grove visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing, in addition to fishing and hunting. Many of the river access points provide launches for canoe or small boats.

Cabbage Grove is part of the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area. Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only. For more information contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

850-265-3676
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
Aucilla Bird List

Access
Cabbage Grove Tract from Perry:
Travel 22 miles west on US 98 to Powell Hammock Road, turn right; travel north 4 miles, turn left on Goose Pasture Road; travel west .25 miles and the tract is on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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ANDERSON SPRING TRSF

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386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website
For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Ellaville, Black, and Mill Creek tracts before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Access
Anderson Springs from Live Oak:
Travel west on US 90 to River Road, turn left; travel south 2 miles crossing over I-10; the entrance is at the foot of the overpass on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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BLACK TRSF

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Recreation
On this tract, which is a part of Twin Rivers State Forest, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing and hunting. For more information, call or visit:

386-208-1460
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Website

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Black tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Black Tract from Madison:
Travel east on US 90 to SE River Road , turn right; travel south 4 miles and the entrance is on the left. Continue south 2 miles on SE River Road and Mill Creek North is on the left.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing

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BIG SHOALS PUBLIC LANDS

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Big Shoals Public Land is owned by three agencies Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Big Shoals State Park), Florida Forest Service (Big Shoals State Forest), Suwannee River Water Management District and managed as Big Shoals Public Lands. For information on Big Shoals State Park and Big Shoals State Forest contact:

386-397-4331

Big Shoals State Park Website
386-208-1460

Big Shoals State Forest Website
Recreation
Big Shoals offers 28 miles of trails, including the paved multi-purpose Woodpecker Trail, and a canoe launch for the outdoor enthusiast. Here you can view the only stretch of major whitewater rapids in Florida.

Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Hunting is allowed on the Big Shoals tract, which is part of the Big Shoals Wildlife Management Area.

For more information on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at:

386-758-0525
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Website
Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Access
Big Shoals Public Lands from White Springs:
Travel north from White Springs on CR 135 and turn right into the Little Shoals entrance or continue 2 miles north on CR 135 and turn right on SE 94th Street (Old Goodwin Bridge Road), which ends at the second entrance into Big Shoals Public Lands.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunter Check Station
Hunting
Parking
Picnic Area
Restroom
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing