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WOODS FERRY

Recreation
The Woods Ferry tract features a canoe launch. Visitors may enjoy biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Woods Ferry Tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129, turn right on CR 136A, travel 4 miles east on CR 136A, turn left on 57th Drive; travel 1 mile north on 57th Drive. The entrance is straight ahead at the 90° right turn – enter the property on Woods Ferry Path.

Woods Ferry Tract from White Springs:
Travel southwest on CR 136, turn right on CR 136A; travel 3 miles to 57th Drive and turn right. Access to the Jerry Branch tract from White Springs: Travel west on CR 25A, cross I-75, immediately turn left on SE 134th Avenue; travel .25 miles south and the first entrance is on the right; continue south and there are two entrances on the right.

Allowable Activities

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

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TURTLE SPRINGS

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Recreation
Turtle Springs Tract visitors may enjoy hiking and wildlife viewing. Turtle Springs is a small second magnitude spring set into the river bank.

Access
Access is by river.

Allowable Activities

Bird Watching
Hiking
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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WARE FOREST

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The tract is open to the public for access; however, the boundaries may not be marked. All District public use rules apply found in 40B-9 Florida Administrative Code.

Access

There is no public access.

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SUWANNEE SPRINGS

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Recreation
The Suwannee Springs Tract is home to Suwannee Springs Park. The historic park features 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.

Access
Suwannee Springs Tract:
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

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picnic Area
Restroom
Scenic Viewing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

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

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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

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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STEINHATCHEE FALLS PARK

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Recreation
At Steinhatchee Falls Park is a part of the much larger Steinhatchee Falls Tract. Visitors may enjoy fishing, hiking picnicking, and wildlife viewing. The 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. Canoes, kayaks and small boats can be launched at the boat ramp in the park.

Access
Steinhatchee Falls Park from Perry:
Travel south on US 19 to SR 51, turn right, 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.

Steinhatchee Falls Park from Cross City:
Travel north on US 19, turn left on 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
Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Fishing
Hiking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
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

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

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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

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Hiking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing

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PEACOCK SLOUGH RIVER CAMP

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Recreation
The Peacock Slough River Camp is a part of the Peacock Slough Tract and is located at the confluence of the spring run and the Suwannee River. The river camp is the fourth river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 sleeping platforms, 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
Woods Ferry River Camp is accessible only from the river. No vehicles are allowed. Outfitters can work with visitors to deliver gear, coolers and food to the river camps. Ask your outfitter for specific services.

Allowable Activities

Bird Watching
Camping Area
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing