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TURNER BRIDGE

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Recreation
On this primitive tract, visitors may enjoy fishing as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Hunting is allowed on the Turner Bridge tract, which is part of the Cypress Creek Wildlife Management Area. This tract has a boat ramp and also features picnic pavilions.

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
Turner Bridge Tract from White Springs:
Travel north on CR 135, cross CR 6, continue north on 180th Boulevard (Woodpecker Road) 2 miles, turn right on NE 38th Trail to the parking area at the boat ramp.

Size
Turner Bridge – 207 acres

Allowable Activities
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Boat RampBoat Ramp
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian Trailhead
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHiking
  • HuntingHunting
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • TURNER BRIDGE - 5.31 acres
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SUWANNEE SPRINGS PARK

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Recreation
The Suwannee Springs Park is a historic park featuring the old spring house that was built in the 1800s around the sulfur springs. Visitors can swim in the springs, picnic, and enjoy the snow white river sand bars.

Visitors may also enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing on the Suwannee Springs Tract’s administrative roads. Canoes and kayaks may be launched from the Suwannee Springs Launch.

Access
Suwannee Springs Park:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on 93rd Drive (Old US 129), travel north to 32nd Street, turn right, and follow the street to the parking lot.

Allowable Activities
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe LaunchFeatured
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • ParkingParking
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • RestroomRestroom
  • Scenic ViewingScenic ViewingFeatured
  • SwimmingSwimming
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • SUWANNEE SPRINGS PARK - 14.34 acres
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STEINHATCHEE FALLS

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Recreation
On the Steinhatchee Falls Tract visitors may enjoy fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads. Canoes , kayaks and small boats may be launch at Stephens Landing (River Access 10.8) or Steinhatchee Falls Park (River Access 9.7).

The Steinhatchee Falls Park features a small scenic waterfall. The Steinhatchee Trail is a 3-mile, multi-use trail that begins at the trail head on SR 51 and ends at the park.

Access
Steinhatchee Falls tract from Perry:
Travel south on US 19 to SR 51, turn right and the tract is on the left past the convenience store.

Steinhatchee Falls tract from Cross City:
Travel north on US 19, turn left on SR 51 and the tract begins on the left past the convenience store.

Entrance to Steinhatchee Falls Park from US 19 and SR 51:
Travel 1.75 miles south on SR 51 to Steinhatchee Falls Road, turn left and follow the road to the dead end, turn right and the road ends at the park.

Allowable Activities
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe Launch
  • Equestrian TrailheadEquestrian Trailhead
  • FishingFishing
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • Horseback RidingHorseback Riding
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic ViewingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • STEINHATCHEE FALLS - 3.24 acres
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OTTER SPRINGS

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Recreation

Public use is managed by For Vets, Inc., though an agreement with Gilchrist County as part of the County owned Otter Springs Park and Campground. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, paddling, and wildlife viewing on trails and administrative roads.

352-463-0800

Otter Springs Park and Campground

Access
Otter Springs:
The Otter Springs Tract is accessed through Otter Springs Park and Campground.

Allowable Activities
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • Canoe LaunchCanoe Launch
  • HikingHiking
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic Viewing
  • SwimmingSwimmingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • OTTER SPRINGS - 513.33 acres
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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird WatchingFeatured
  • HikingHikingFeatured
  • ParkingParking
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • Scenic ViewingScenic ViewingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • FALLING CREEK FALLS - 51.40 acres
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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
  • Featured = Featured
  • BikingBiking
  • Bird WatchingBird Watching
  • HikingHiking
  • ParkingParking
  • Picnic AreaPicnic AreaFeatured
  • SwimmingSwimmingFeatured
  • Wildlife ViewingWildlife Viewing
Size
  • FALMOUTH SPRING - 9.28 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