Perched on the bluffs at the confluence of the Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers, Suwannee River State Park is one of those don’t-miss Florida outdoors experiences, with two ghost towns, Civil War battlements that once protected a strategic railroad bridge, and the ruins of a former governor’s riverfront mansion.
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Overview
Location: Live Oak
Lat-Lon: 30.378781,-83.165864
Fees: $4-5 per vehicle
Open: 8 AM until sunset daily
Phone: 386-362-2746
Leashed pets welcome
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Defined by ancient cypress trees and rugged limestone bluffs, the park encompasses both sides of the Suwannee River. On the north side, the Big Oak Trail lets backpackers enjoy a breezy peninsula above the river rapids. Springs bubble and flow into the river from bathtub-sized pools and slippery runs.
Grab a campsite or a cabin and take the time to sniff the wildflowers on their extensive system of hiking trails and nature trails.
Explore the park
Big Oak Trail - The Big Oak Trail is one of the most scenic hikes in North Florida. Much of the hiking parallels the Suwannee and Withlacoochee Rivers, which meet here at a confluence.
Spring Hopping Around Tallahassee - Between Madison and Marianna and across Wakulla County, explore a colorful collection of natural springs for swimming and snorkeling, all within an hour of Tallahassee.