Riverboats once plied the Suwannee River. They stopped at several places along the river, one being near the site of the old fort just north of Hwy. 19. Ferries crossed the river at select places. Indian canoes roamed at will before the coming of the Europeans.
Now modern canoes, kayaks, fishing craft, houseboats and fast runners, and even the little sportsters of the waterways, race and roar and paddle and sail up and down, often coming to this spring for a day of cold water fun. Canoes and kayaks launch from this area for a day of leisure (often dodging the fast movers!).
Every now and then one of them sinks or capsizes...or overshoots the landing, like this one did! The river level must have been high when it happened!
The park has limited hours and there is a fee. You can find this information on the State of Florida Parks website. Please be respectful of the terrain, plants, wildlife, and other guests of the park so that we can continue to be welcome here.