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SUWANNEE SPRINGS PARK

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

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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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PEACOCK SLOUGH

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Recreation
On Peacock Slough Tract visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Peacock Slough tract from Live Oak:
Travel south on SR 51 to Luraville, turn left on 180th Street; travel approximately 100 yards, turn right on 203rd Road; travel south .5 miles; parking area is on the left.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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LINVILLE

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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.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Scenic Viewing
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

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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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GOOSE PASTURE

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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.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Boat Ramp
Camping Area
Canoe Launch
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Group Camping Area
Hiking
Hunting
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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DOWLING PARK RIVER CAMP

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Recreation
The Dowling Park River Camp is the third 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

Dowling 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

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ATSENA OTIE KEY

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Recreation
This tract is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge. Visitors may enjoy fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, as well as historic sites. For more information, contact the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge at:

352-493-0238
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Cedar Keys Page

Access
Atsena Otie Key Tract:
Access is by boat only.

Allowable Activities

Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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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

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Biking
Bird Watching
Canoe Launch
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Parking
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing