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FALLING CREEK

Recreation
Visitors may enjoy fishing, biking, hiking and wildlife viewing. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Falling Creek Tract along the river.

Access
Falling Creek tract:
Access is by trails through the Little Shoals Tract on the Florida National Scenic Trail or by river.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hiking
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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FOX TRAIL

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Recreation
The Fox Trail tract has marked trails, which are primarily used for horseback riding. This tract is connected to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park equestrian trails.

Visitors may also enjoy biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Fox Trail Tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129 to CR 132, turn left; travel approximately 1.5 miles, turn right. The road dead ends at the Fox Trail Tract at the first entrance. Travel north on US 129 to CR 132, turn left; travel west on CR 132 approximately 5 miles, turn right on CR 795; travel north 1 mile, turn right on 24th Street. Travel on 24th Street 1.5 miles to 107th Road, turn left and follow the road to the Deese-Howard Ramp Park, the second entrance. Access to the Fox Trail tract is on the east and west sides of the park. Visitors can park in the boat ramp parking lot.

Allowable Activities

Biking
Bird Watching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
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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CAMP BRANCH

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Recreation
Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads and designated trails. The Florida National Scenic Trail traverses the Camp Branch tract along the river.

Access
Camp Branch tract from White Springs:
Travel west on CR 25A, turn left past the Camp Branch road sign onto an unnamed road; follow road approximately 1 mile to the parking area.

Size
Camp Branch – 200 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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DEVIL’S HAMMOCK

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Recreation
Public use is managed by the Levy County. Visitors may enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads, in addition fishing and hunting. A picnic pavilion is available at the river camp.

352-486-5127

Levy County

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
Devil’s Hammock Tract from Bronson:
Travel west on SR 24 and the tract is on the right. There are four entrances into the property: the Southwest Trailhead, Parker Field, River Camp, and the Hunter Check Station.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunter Check Station
Hunting
Picnic Area
Scenic Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

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ELLAVILLE

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Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Recreation
On this tract, which 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 Ellaville tract before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Access
Ellaville tract from Madison:
Travel east on US 90; the entrance is on the right before crossing the river.

Size
Ellaville – 4,285 acres

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
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

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ALLARDT

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Recreation
The Allardt tract has marked, multi-use trails, which are primarily used for horseback riding.

Visitors may also enjoy biking, hiking, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

Access
Allardt tract from Live Oak:
Travel north on US 129 to CR 132, turn left; travel west on CR 132 approximately 5 miles, turn right on CR 795; travel north 1 mile, turn right on 24th Street. The entrance to the Allardt tract is approximately .5 miles on the left.

Size
Allardt – 443 acres

Allowable Activities

Biking
Equestrian Trailhead
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing

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ANDERSON SPRING TRSF

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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 Ellaville, Black, and Mill Creek tracts before exiting the Suwannee region and heading west.

Note: Hunting is allowed in permitted areas only.

Access
Anderson Springs from Live Oak:
Travel west on US 90 to River Road, turn left; travel south 2 miles crossing over I-10; the entrance is at the foot of the overpass on the right.

Allowable Activities

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Biking
Bird Watching
Equestrian Trailhead
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife Viewing