Facility: PICNIC AREA
Recreation
Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.
This tract is part of Twin Rivers State Forest. 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
Access
Westwood West Tract from Lee:
Travel north on CR 255, turn right on SR 6; travel east 2 miles, turn left on Old Blue Springs Road; travel 5.75 miles north to NE Hickory Grove Road, turn right; travel north 2 miles and the entrance is on the right.
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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.
This tract is part of Twin Rivers State Forest. 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.
Access
Westwood West tract from Lee:
Travel north on CR 255, turn right on SR 6; travel east 2 miles, turn left on Old Blue Springs Road; travel 5.75 miles north to NE Hickory Grove Road, turn right; travel north 2 miles and the entrance is on the right.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Canoe Launch
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Equestrian Trailhead
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Scenic Viewing
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Wildlife Viewing
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.
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Swimming
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Wildlife Viewing
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.
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Equestrian Trailhead
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Scenic Viewing
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Wildlife Viewing
Recreation
The Linville Tract has marked equestrian trails that connect with the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park. There are no parking facilities to accommodate horse trailers. Visitors may also enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Access
Linville tract:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on 40th Street; travel east .5 mile. The entrance is on the left.
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Wildlife Viewing
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.
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Hunting
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Scenic Viewing
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Wildlife Viewing