Located alongside the Suwannee River , Ellaville Tract spans 4,285 acres and has two entrance points on US 90 . The area offers opportunities to explore hiking trails , the Florida Trail road and Florida Trail footpath as well as views of the Suwannee River , Twin Rivers State Forest and multiple springs . The nearby Anderson Springs encompasses 1,314 acres and can be accessed while traveling west on River Road , crossing over I-10 and entering at the foot of the overpass on the right . In addition to the sight of the main spring , Anderson is also home to hiking and biking pathways .
Charles Springs 15465 237th Drive Named after Ruben and Rebecca Charles who lived in the area in the mid-1800s , Charles Springs covers five acres of land along the Suwannee River and is a designated historic site . The wooded area ’ s main attraction is the small but beautiful spring , which is about 25 feet in diameter and has a depth of 2-to-10 feet . Aside from that , the area also features a paved parking area , boat ramp , walking trails and a portable restroom .
Falmouth Spring Just outside Live Oak , by following US 90 , springhoppers leaving the Suwanee River State Park can stop at Falmouth Spring – a 276-acre property that ’ s recreational accommodations include biking , hiking and horseback riding trails ; wildlife viewing and swimming in the shallow spring .
perfect for a summer swim or diving excursion . Depths of the sand-bottomed spring vary based on the height of the nearby river . The area contains visible limestone formations , a nearby picnic area and two boat ramps .
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Little River Springs 24891 105th Lane Maintaining a steady 72-degree temperature year-round , Little River Springs is a 125-acre property with a spring run of 150 feet and a cave system spanning more than 1,200 feet long . Renovations made to the park in 2003 include the addition of concrete walkways and steps leading down to the spring . Amenities consist of two walking trails , a paved parking area , portable restrooms , swimming areas and nature-watching opportunities .
Royal Springs 20091 157th Lane At Royal Springs , a horseshoe-shaped wooden boardwalk encloses the large spring boil . Ideal for swimming , snorkeling and diving , the pool area measures 200 feet wide and 42 feet deep . In addition to the views of the emerald water , the park , which is free to explore , also features a concrete boat ramp , portable restrooms , four overlook decks and a 10-foot diving platform .
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs 18532 180th Street With land surrounded by water , speckled with springs and carved by rivers , Florida offers some of the best opportunities for cave-diving enthusiasts . Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park attracts divers from all over the world who wish to explore one of the longest underwater cave systems in the continental United States , according to floridastatepark . org . For those uninterested in diving through the 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater passages , the area is also great for snorkeling and swimming among the five different secondmagnitude springs ; hiking the shaded 1.2-mile interpretive trail ; or viewing nearby wildlife .
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Troy Spring State Park 674 NE Troy Springs Road With the emphasis on its 70-foot-deep , first-magnitude spring , Troy Spring State Park also protects the remains of a Civil War-era steamboat . The $ 5 park admission grants visitors access to boating , fishing , nature trail hikes , geo-seeking , paddling , swimming , snorkeling and for certified divers , the chance for open-water diving among the curious fish and limestone rock formations .
Branford Spring Located along the Suwannee River off 274th Street within Ivey Memorial Park , Branford Spring is a 72-degree paradise
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