Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Fort White, FL
A clear, cold spring river known for summer tubing, with a park shuttle from the south entrance. Visitor numbers are capped in summer; outside tubing season the head spring and river are calm and good for paddling.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park lies near Fort White in northern Florida, along the spring-fed Ichetucknee River. According to the park brochure the river is about 6 miles (just under 10 km) long, flows into the Santa Fe River and stays clear at 72 °F (about 22 °C) all year. Lonely Planet speaks of “gin-clear” water.
The most popular activity is tubing; depending on where you start, you float for between 45 minutes and 3.5 hours. According to Lonely Planet a shuttle runs from May to September, tubers are capped at 750 per day, and the limit is often reached by mid-morning, so arrive early. The park does not rent tubes; Lonely Planet mentions outfitters along Highways 238 and 47. If you prefer quiet paddling, the brochure suggests fall, winter or spring. Swimming is possible at the head spring, and scuba diving is allowed only with certification at Blue Hole. Please check the shuttle, rules and fees before you go.
- Nearest town
- Fort White, FL
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 29.9842, -82.7618
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Ichetucknee Springs CampgroundCampsite1 mi from Ichetucknee Springs State ParkWi-Fi
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- Love's RV HookupMotorhome stopover10 mi from Ichetucknee Springs State Park · 4 pitchesMotorhomes
- Dreamin' 'n 'Driftin' RV ResortMotorhome stopover15 mi from Ichetucknee Springs State ParkMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Adams TractCampsite16 mi from Ichetucknee Springs State ParkFree
- Stephen Foster State Park CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Ichetucknee Springs State Park · 45 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is in Fort White, FL, at GPS 29.9842, -82.7618. It is about 11 mi from Ginnie Springs.
Can you camp near Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ichetucknee Springs Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Florida springs: Wekiwa to the Ichetucknee and Blackwater, cypresses and crystal-clear springs – by camper from the Okefenokee Swamp down the Suwannee River to the springs of North Florida.
What is there to see near Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Manatee Springs State Park (37 mi), Cedar Key (61 mi), Rainbow Springs State Park (64 mi) and Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee Canal (64 mi).
When is the best time to visit Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)