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SANTA FE SWAMP

Recreation

The Santa Fe Swamp Tract, part of the Santa Fe Swamp Wildlife and Environmental Area, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing, in addition to hunting.

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
Santa Fe Swamp Tract from Starke:
The eastside entrance travel east on SR 100 to SE 11th Avenue, turn right and the entrance to Santa Fe Swamp is .5 miles on the left.

Santa Fe Swamp Tract from Gainesville:
The west entrance travel northeast on SR 26 to US 301, turn left and travel to CR 1471, turn right travel 5.25 miles and the tract first entrance is on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Parking
Wildlife Viewing

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ROCK BLUFF SPRINGS

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Recreation
Rock Bluff Springs is a part of J. H. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park owned by the Suwannee River Water Management District and managed by Alachua Conservation Trust. Visitors may enjoy swimming, picnicking, hiking and wildlife viewing.

Rock Bluff Springs is a second magnitude spring with a short spring run out to the Suwannee River. The spring has multiple openings from the aquifer and ringed with cypress trees around the edge.

A half mile trail carves through the upland hardwood forest where visitors have an opportunity to explore some of the features adjacent to the spring.

Access
Rock Bluff Springs – J. H. Anderson, Jr. Memorial Park from Bell:
Travel north 3 miles on US 129, turn left on CR 340, go west 3 miles and the Park entrance is on the right.

Address: 6560 NW CR 340, Bell, FL

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Parking
Picnic Area
Restroom
Scenic Viewing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

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RUTH SPRINGS

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition to fishing, small game, and turkey hunting at the Ruth Springs Tract, which is part of the Troy Springs Wildlife Management Area. Visitors may also enjoy swimming at Lafayette County’s Ruth Springs Park, located within the tract. Canoes, kayaks, and small boats may be hand launched from the Ruth Springs Launch.

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
Ruth Springs Tract from Branford:
Travel west on US 27, turn right on NE CR 421; travel north 1 mile and the Ruth Springs tract entrance is on the right. Access from Mayo: Travel east on US 27, turn left on NE CR 421; travel 1 mile and the entrance is on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Parking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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MILL CREEK NORTH TRSF

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
Mill Creek North 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 Mill Creek North tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Mill Creek North 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
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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MANATEE SPRINGS STATE PARK

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Recreation
The Manatee Springs State Park Tract is managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as part of Manatee Springs State Park. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Usher Landing is used to launch boats as well as parking, picnicking, and fishing

For more information contact Manatee Springs State Park:

352-493-6072

Manatee Springs State Park

Access
Manatee Springs State Park Tract:
Access is managed by Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park Tract from Chiefland:

Travel west on CR 320, turn left on NW 107th Terrace; at the 90° right turn the road becomes NW 132nd Place; travel 3 miles and the entrance is on the right.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Ramp
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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LAKE ALTO

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Recreation
The Lake Alto Tract, part of the Santa Fe Swamp Wildlife and Environmental Area, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing, in addition to hunting.

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
Lake Alto Tract from Gainesville:
Travel northeast on SR 26 to US 301, turn left and travel to CR 1471, turn right travel 5.25 miles and the tract first entrance is on the left.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Hunting
Parking
Wildlife Viewing

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HUNTER CREEK

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Recreation
On the Hunter Creek Tract, visitors may enjoy fishing, biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

Access
Hunter Creek Tract from White Springs:
Travel north 12.5 miles on CR 135, in the curve before cross Hunter Creek turn right and follow to the river.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Parking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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GAR POND

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Recreation
On the Gar Pond Tract, visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, on designated trails and wildlife viewing . Fishing is allowed in Pit Pond.

Gar Pond Trail is a 11-mile trail marked with three-inch yellow disk with a bicycle icon or blue blazes. The trail is open to bicycling and hiking. For bicyclists, the trail is a fast, single track suitable for all skill levels. There are several shortcuts back to the trailhead for the tired and weary. Hikers can enjoy a scenic hike through the diverse vegetation with some elevation changes along the way.

Access
Gar Pond Tract from White Springs:

Travel south on US 41, cross the Suwannee River past the inspection station turn right at the entrance sign.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Parking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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FALMOUTH SPRING

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Recreation
On the Falmouth Spring may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Falmouth Spring tract from Live Oak:
Travel west on US 90 to the community of Falmouth. The entrance into Falmouth Spring is on US 90; turn left approximately 100 yards past 185th Road and the driveway leads to a parking area.

Size
276 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Parking
Picnic Area
Swimming
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