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MATTAIR SPRINGS

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Recreation
Mattair Springs has two marked horse trails. The perimeter trail is marked with white diamonds and the interior trail is marked with yellow diamonds; the blue diamonds are a shortcut back to the parking area.

Visitors may also enjoy biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads and designated trails.

Access
Mattair Springs tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on CR 136A; travel east 1 mile to 85th Road; travel north 1 mile, turn right on 75th Drive. The entrance to the Mattair Springs tract is approximately 1 mile on the left.

Size
Mattair Springs – 1,188 acres

Allowable Activities
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  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • HikingHiking
  • Horseback RidingHorseback RidingFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • MATTAIR SPRINGS - 1,188.14 acres
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HOLTON CREEK

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Recreation
On the Holton Creek Tract visitors may enjoy fishing, 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.

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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  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • Hunter Check StationHunter Check Station
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • HOLTON CREEK - 3.89 acres
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HOLTON CREEK

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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • Hunter Check StationHunter Check Station
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • HOLTON CREEK - 0.14 acres
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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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  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • HuntingHunting
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ELLAVILLE - 0.96 acres
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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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  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ELLAVILLE - 4,168.17 acres
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ALLEN MILL POND LAFAYETTE BLUE SPRING STATE PARK

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Allen Mill Pond is part of Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. Horseback riding is only permitted on the northern section, which is Allen Mill Pond. Entrance for horse trailers is only through the north entrance Ranger Station. There is a $5 fee with a self-pay kiosk if the ranger station is closed. For more information call or visit:

386-294-3667
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

Access
Allen Mill Pond from Dowling Park:
Cross the Suwannee River on CR 250, turn left on NW CR 251; travel 8 miles to CR 292, turn left on CR 292; travel 3 miles and the paved road makes a 90° turn to the right, turn right and the north entrance to Lafayette Blue Springs State Park and ranger station is a short distance on the left.

Allen Mill Pond from Mayo:
Travel north on US 27, turn right on CR 292; travel north on CR 292 4 miles and the entrance to Allen Mill Pond is on the right.

Allowable Activities
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  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHiking
  • Horseback RidingHorseback Riding
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ALLEN MILL POND LAFAYETTE BLUE SPRING STATE PARK - 660.54 acres
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ANDERSON SPRING TRSF

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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, 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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • HuntingHunting
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • ANDERSON SPRING TRSF - 1,531.77 acres
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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe LaunchFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • ParkingParkingFeatured
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic ViewingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife ViewingFeatured
Size
  • BIG SHOALS PUBLIC LANDS - 360.35 acres
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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBikingFeatured
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe LaunchFeatured
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian TrailheadFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • Hunter Check StationHunter Check StationFeatured
  • HuntingHuntingFeatured
  • ParkingParkingFeatured
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • RestroomRestroomFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic ViewingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife ViewingFeatured
Size
  • BIG SHOALS PUBLIC LANDS - 1,061.73 acres