Region: Northeast
ICHETUCKNEE
SPRINGS STATE PARK
Fort White, Florida
Park Activities
Canoeing
Canoeing is available year-round at both the NORTH
and SOUTH Entrances, and is a great way to enjoy
the natural beauty of the river.
During the summer-season, there is an in-park
shuttle service available.
During the off-season, you must arrange your
own transportation service either with a local
canoe outfitter, or private vehicles.
Canoe rentals are available from local venders
outside the park.
The one-way canoe trip from the NORTH Entrance
(UPPER LAUNCH) to the LAST TAKE-OUT POINT is about
2 hours (see park map).
Canoeing is recommended during the weekdays during
the summer-season due to the high volume of tuber
traffic.
Canoes must yield right-of-way to tubers.
Concessions
A full service concession stand is located at
the SOUTH Entrance. It is open every day during
the summer season, and may be operational during
the off-season depending on park visitation. The
concessionaire carries a wide assortment of food,
refreshments, and personal items. There are also
lockers available for rent.
The concessionaire does NOT rent tubes, canoes,
masks, or snorkels, but there are several vendors
outside the park which provide these and other services.
Nature Trails
There are three unique hiking trails located at
the North Entrance of the park.
Trail guides are available at the Ranger Station
or information booth.
Blue Hole Trail: A 1/2 mile walk through the
Ichetucknee forest and cypress flood plain, which
leads to Blue Hole Spring, the largest spring
in the park.
Trerstle Point Trail: This shaded path winds
along the crystal clear waters of the Ichetucknee
River. The self- guided trail will take you back
in time, when in the early 1900's, phosphate ore
was mined in the area. Walk time for the .07 mile
trail is approximately 30 minutes.
Pine Ridge Trail: A frequently overlooked area
of the park is the majestic sandhill, with its
towering longleaf pine and wide open vistas. View
the natural diversity of this unique and vanishing
ecosystem. The self- guided 2 mile loop trail
will take you approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Picnicking
Picnicking is available at both the NORTH and SOUTH
Entrances.
Areas are equipped with picnic tables and grills.
Facilities are first-come first-served; however, reservations
can taken on covered picnic pavilions, call (386)
497-4690.
