Suwannee River State Park
Suwannee River State Park is situated where the Withlacoochee River joins the Suwannee River on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Within the view of the confluence is Suwanacoochee Spring, a single-vent, second-magnitude spring on the southwest bank of the Withlacoochee.
The spring has a small, 15-foot-diameter pool in an exposed limestone outcropping and at the base of a 25-foot-high river bank. The spring gushes with some force into the river, passing through the ruins of a walled structure made with large concrete blocks. This structure is alternately described as the bathhouse of a century-old spa and a saw mill that was once powered by the spring.
Cave divers have mapped several thousand feet of passage within the Suwanacoochee Spring Cave System and the Cathedral-Falmouth Cave System, establishing connections between Suwanacoochee Springs and several springs and karst windows outside the park. They also report that Suwanacoochee and Ellaville Springs are connected by a conduit that extends under the Suwannee River.
Suwannee River State Park is a full-service state park with many natural and cultural resources and recreational opportunities. The park is located 13 miles west of Live Oak, off U.S. Highway 90.
At a Glance:
Activities: Kayaking/canoeing, fishing, hiking, equestrian trails, wildlife viewing, picnic area, playground, cabins, camping, youth camping
Entrance Fee: Yes
Scuba Diving: No
Onsite Camping: Yes–cabins also available
Dogs Allowed: Yes–see state park website for rules
Type of Park: Florida state park
Address and Contact Information:
Suwannee River State Park
20185 County Road 132
Live Oak, FL 32060
Phone: (386) 362–2746
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