STEPEHN FOSTER STATE FOLK CULTURE
STATE PARK White Springs, Florida
Contact Information
Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, 32096
(386) 397-2733
Driving Directions
Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs.
From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 - Old
Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn
left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left.
From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 - Old
Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance
is on the left.
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Hours of Operation
Museum, Tower and Gift Shop are open from 9:00 A.M.
until 5:00 P.M. daily.
Park Activities
Bicycling, Full Camping, Canoeing, Fishing,
Horse Trails, Nature Trails, Picnicking, RV Camping,
and Visitor Center
Bicycling
Both on-road and off-road trails wind through a
beautiful countryside in the Suwannee River Valley.
Trails are available to meet or challenge a range
of riding skills levels for the entire family. The
Suwannee Bicycle Association hosts a Fat-Fire Festival
in White Springs in the autumn and weekend rides
throughout the year. The town of White Springs has
accommodated bicyclists with marked riding lanes
through town along Highway 41. A variety of trail
challenges is an easy ride away at Big Shoals Public
Lands where 33 miles of trails take riders through
thirteen natural communities.
Full Facility Camping
The newly renovated campground offers 45 oak-shaded
sites with electricity available and state-of-the-art
bathhouses. Pets are welcome at Stephen Foster campground
with proof of rabies vaccination.
Canoeing
For about six months a year water levels in the
Suwannee make the river accessible only by canoe.
In the springtime wild azaleas crowd the ridgeline
above the river. During periods of low water flow,
limestone outcroppings, small caves, rock formations
and overhangs can be enjoyed along the river course.
Alligators and turtles can be viewed in their natural
habitats. Canoeing also affords visitors excellent
fishing opportunities. Canoe liveries are available
locally. See our Favorite Links page for more information.
Fishing
Fresh water fish are plentiful, especially when traveling
the river by canoe. Large-mouth bass, black crappie,
known locally as speckled perch, channel catfish,
and many types of sunfish and bream are swimming and
breeding in the waters year-round. A fishing license
is required.
Nature Trails
Carter Camp Trail is a multi-use trail for hiking,
bicycling, and horseback riding. The four-mile trail
winds through piney flatwoods and along a river flood
plain hammock. Alongside the Suwannee River visitors
can see limestone outcroppings and rock formations.
Gopher tortoise, box turtles, alligators, white-tailed
deer, wood ducks and many bird species are companions
along the forested trail. A portion of the trail is
designated as part of the Florida Scenic Trail, which
travels approximately 100 miles through north central
Florida. Maps of trails are available in the local
community. Proof of a negative Coggins test is required
for horseback riding.
RVs
The campground at Stephen Foster State Park has
45 oak-shaded sites, all of which will accommodate
RV camping. Fourteen of the sites are pull-through
sites for larger rigs. Three of the sites have 50
AMP electrical hookups and the remainder have 30
AMP hookups. All of the sites have an in-ground
fire ring, potable water, and a picnic table. The
campground features two state-of-the-art bathhouses
and a washer and dryer. The dump station is located
at the campground entrance.
