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Stephen Foster State Park
Nestled in the towering pines and oaks
of White Springs, Stephen Foster Folk
Culture Center State Park is a tribute to the
memory and accomplishments of famed
musician Stephen Foster, as well as a
unique look at “natural Florida.”
This 888 acre state park commemorates
the life of the legendary composer, who
is best known for his work “Old Folks at
Home,” which is Florida’s state song. To
date, Foster’s songs can still be heard
reverberating through the park’s 97-bell
carillon tower, immortalizing his words
and music in the wooded, natural scenery
of the park.
Foster is credited as one of the fathers
of tourism in Florida, as his songs tweaked
the interests of wealthy northerners who
wanted to visit the then-White Sulphur
Springs in Florida for its so-called therapeutic benefit, as well as see the famed
Suwannee River Foster penned in his song,
“Old Folks at Home” (Way Down Upon
the Suwannee River). Passenger trains
began visit-
ing the White Springs area in the early
1900s.
Foster himself never visited Florida and
he chose the name Suwannee River from
a map and because the lyric fit the song’s
cadence.
The Stephen Foster Museum honors the
composer’s importance in the development of Florida. The grand structure is
located near the middle of the park, and is
home to numerous paintings and dioramas
depicting scenes from Foster’s life and his
lyrics, brought to life before visitor’s eyes.
Foster is the only composer in history to
pen two state songs: Florida’s “Old Folks
at Home” and “My Old Kentucky Home.”
The park is located on the Suwannee
River in White Springs, 12 miles north of
Lake City, and offers various nature trails
for visitors wishing to hike or just take
in the natural world around them. Craft
Square is also very popular among visitors, allowing a more hands-on approach
to the festivities. Demonstrations at Craft
Square include blacksmithing, stainedglass making, quilting and aromatherapy.
The park offers a full-service campground,
plus primitive camping and several cabins
along the riverbank.
While the park is home to numerous activities throughout the year, the
main event annually is the Florida Folk
Festival. Taking place on Memorial Day
weekend, the festival draws thousands
of visitors from around the state. Vendors
set up shop during the festival and sell
handcrafted trinkets and goods. Dozens
of folk bands will also perform an entire
weekend of live music during the festifesti
val, keeping the spirit of the park alive
through the heart of music and lyrical
splendor.
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Ichetucknee River
The Ichetucknee River provides a cool
breath of nature’s air conditioning and
crisp refreshment to all who take a dip in
the cool spring water.
At 72 degrees year-round, the crystal
clear waters of the spring-fed river provide recreation to hundreds of thousands
of visitors each year. Winding through
quiet, wooded, undeveloped sections of
southern Columbia County, the river provides quiet relaxation for those in canoes
and kayaks and a splashing good time
for tubers and swimmers. The current is a
very inviting 1 mph.
The river is the center point of
Columbia County tourism and one of the
region’s top draws for those visiting the
Suwannee River Valley region.
The Ichetucknee is a spring-fed tributary of the Santa Fe River, nine springs
of which have been named, with
several other smaller springs feeding
the tiny, but lively river. Blue Hole is
the largest spring in the Ichetucknee
Springs State Park, with clear, cool
waters and cave diving available for the
experienced, permitted scuba diver from
October through March.
Ichetucknee Spring is the river’s head
spring and the center of a state park. The
head spring offers a large pool suitable
for snorkeling or swimming before spilling over to form the headwaters of the
river. Clear-water visibility in the springs
and river is an amazing 30 feet or more
on most days.
The seven other named springs that
feed the Ichetucknee are Cedar Head
Spring, Roaring Spring, Singing Spring,
Boiling Spring, Grassy Hole Spring, Mill
Pond Spring and Coffee Spring. All of
these springs constantly lend waters to
the river that never exceeds 20 feet wide
and has an average depth of eight feet.
The river also is very popular with
swimmers during the winter months, as
the water often is warmer than the air
temperature and very inviting.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
No visit to the Suwannee River Valley
is fully complete without visiting the fresh,
crystal waters of the Ichetucknee Springs
State Park.
The park is a can’t-miss attraction in
the region, providing the largest tourist
and visitor presence in Columbia County
and surrounding areas. With nine major
springs feeding a six-mile stretch of river
within the state park boundary, the park
offers cool freshwater recreation yearround.
The spring water is crystal clear with
an inviting constant temperature of 72
degrees and is very inviting to summer
visitors on a scorching hot day. It also has
appeal to swimmers in the winter because
the water is warmer than the air temperature on some winter mornings.
The headspring, located at the north
entrance, offers a great swimming and
snorkeling attraction with visibility of 30
feet or more in most locations, then spills
over into the meandering river. The river
serves as a put-in point for tubers during
the months between Memorial Day and
Labor Day. The lower portion of the river
in the park is open to tubing year-round.
For those eco-tourists seeking quiet solitude, canoes and kayaks are
welcome on the river yearround and several nearby
outfitters outside the park
rent, deliver and pick up
canoes along the river.
Hiking and nature
watching trails are available in varying lengths,
taking guests through
virgin timber, and natural hammocks that provide vantage points for
a plethora of wildlife,
including whitetailed
deer, small upland animals, reptiles, wading
birds and waterfowl.
Picnic areas are also located throughout
the park, with tables and grills ready to
be used by day-trip picnickers. The largest
picnic area is located at the south entrance
of the park, at the lower end of the river
near the large parking area.
The staff at Ichetucknee Springs State
Park have dedicated themselves to preserving the wildlife, and natural growth
on the river path to the full of their extent.
They have fenced off natural habitats for
specific animals, while asking visitors to
have minimal impact on the sandy river
bed to do as little damage as possible to
the aquatic plants.
Guests are welcome to visit the park
year-round from 8 a.m. until sundown. The
park itself also offers a full concession area
that operates during tubing season from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The Ichetucknee Springs State Park
main office is located at 12087 SW U.S.
Highway 27, in Fort White, at the south
entrance to the park. The north entrance is
off Elim Church Road, just off State Road
47, north of Fort White. Admission fees to
the park vary dependent on season and
number of visitors. For admission information or any questions about the park, call
386-497-4690.
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Public Springs of
Suwannee County
Within Suwannee County, there are
several springs that add to the rich
heritage of the river community. These
springs are maintained by the county,
and offer activities for visitors seeking
to escape into nature, with bubbling
waters, and a sunny sky.
Three of these public springs specifically attract tourists, and residents of
the community, due to the beauty they
offer, and the adventure found in their
waters.
Little River Springs is located on
County Road 242 in Branford, and is
anything but little. The spring stretches
approximately 150 feet long, with a
cave system that is more than 1,200 feet
long underwater. Little River is found on
a 125 acre plot of land, operated by the
Suwannee River Water Management
District which renovated the park with
concrete walkways and steps leading
down to the springs. Nature walks are
popular at Little River, and a wide variety of wildlife scour the area, including
deer, squirrel and numerous birds.
Offering activities like picnicking, hiking, swimming, and nature walks, Royal
Springs is also a large part of Suwannee
County’s heritage. The spring is located
at Suwannee Belle Estates on 157th
Lane in Live Oak, and is approximately
six miles southeast of Luraville. This
wooded park has a stairway leading
down to the spring, as well as boat ramp
access for visitors wishing to take a cruise
on the water.
The smaller of the three, yet seemingly
just as famous, is found out by the wooded
farmlands of Live Oak. Charles Springs is
located at 237th Drive and 152nd Street in
Live Oak, and is an 11 acre historic site on
the Suwannee River. With tree swings, dive
spots, and several caves to swim through,
the fun is just getting started at Charles
Springs. There are also miles of land
cleared and walkways made for nature
walks, or hiking, dependent on which route
is taken. There is also a paved boat ramp,
as well as grills and picnic tables for those
looking to spend the day.
All parks are open to the public from
7 a.m. - 7 p.m., April through October;
and 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., November through
March.
Columbia County Resources
Columbia County Fair Grounds
Florida Gateway
Pro Rodeo
PRCA Sanctioned Rodeo
“A Broadway production on dirt”
3 days, 7 events packed with
contestants from around
the U.S., all competing for top
prize money and points to the
National Finals Rodeo. Specialty
acts, vendors, shows & more!
MARCH 18-20, 2011
Smokin’ Pig
BBQ Fest
Join us as the grilling masters
from around the country compete for the champion belt.
2 days of competition and
camaraderie, food, vendors,
crafts, games and live entertainment. We cater to kids
from 1 to 100. Come join us in
all the fun and festivities.
Columbia
County Fair
Featuring a spectacular
midway packed with 40 rides
along with games, food, thrill
shows, attractions, live stock
show & sale, and more!
OCTOBER 28NOVEMBER 5, 2011
SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2011
Columbia County Fair Grounds. Nestled in the heart of Lake City . Banquet facilities, 70 acre midway,
livestock barn, arena with covered seating, exhibit buildings, all available for your event.
Call (386) 752-8822 or visit us online at www.columbiacountyfair.org
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Suwannee
River
The Suwannee River is the cradle of
civilization of North Florida and remains
as pristine today as it did thousands
of years ago when ancient American
Indian tribes thrived along its banks.
The river is the drainage basin for
all other rivers in the region, eventually transporting all the spring-fed
waters of the Alapaha, Ichetucknee,
Withlacoochee and Santa Fe Rivers
southwest to the Gulf of Mexico.
The river twists, changes direction
and flows north for a short distance,
and offers one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America. The river runs
for 266 miles, begins at its headwaters
in the Okefenokee Swamp in South
Georgia, and ends with a brackish taste
in its mouth at the Gulf at the town of
Suwannee.
Along the way, the river flows nearly
entirely through remote and unpopulated regions of North Florida. Only the
small towns of White Springs, Dowling
Park and Branford sit directly on its
banks. While the water is tannic, meaning it is a tea colored because of the millions of decaying leaves that fall into it
and release their brown tannic acid, the
water is nearly pollution free and among
the cleanest rivers on the East Coast.
The Suwannee River flows through
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wild, uninhabited areas and has no
man-made structures to impede its
flow, so flooding in the remote areas is
a reality when rain persists upstream.
Campers and canoers should realize that a two-inch rain upstream
can translate into a quick river rise
and fall as that water moves downstream.
The landscape changes along the
course of the river. Wild swamplands
quickly become high limestone bluffs.
Upstream from White Springs is the
Big Shoals and Little Shoals state recreation areas that are tied to the Stephen
Foster Folk Culture Center State Park.
Big Shoals is a white-water rapids area
and the river boasts Florida’s only Class
3 rapids.
The Suwannee River commands a
special importance to Florida’s heritage.
It is home to thousands of species of
wildlife that call the remote areas home.
It also is the main artery of outdoor
recreation in North Florida. While the
northern flows of the river are small and
suitable only for canoes and kayaks, in
Suwannee County the river widens and
is suitable for motorized fishing and ski
boats, pontoons and even house boats.
The magnificence of the Suwannee
River has captured the hearts of tourists
and natives alike, and is forever captured in the official state song of Florida,
Old Folks at Home (“Way Down Upon
the Suwannee River”). This song was
written by Stephen Foster.
Several recreation areas are associated with the Suwannee River, including
the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail,
encompassing 170 miles of the waters.
The Lower Suwannee National Wildlife
Refuge offers bird and wildlife observation.
Santa Fe River
The Santa Fe River is the perfect midsize
river offering inviting fun for both paddlers
and motor boat enthusiasts. Nature watching, fishing, swimming, diving and camping
along its banks are great escapes for those
wanting to leave civilization behind.
With a slow, gentle current, lazing along
the river is an option anywhere. The pace
makes the river easy for beginners to
navigate and get a feel for the sport of
paddling.
Passing beneath hardwood hammocks
and river swamps, the Santa Fe River
is untouched in it’s natural beauty. This
preservation of nature, has made wildlife
observation abundant in the areas the river
passes through. These creatures can be
seen along the riverbanks, and on canoe
trails, or even in the state parks that the
Santa Fe passes through.
Many springs are also located along
the Santa Fe River, making it a picturesque
adventure for those who choose to navigate it.
Spanning a total of seven counties and
winding for 79 miles, the river makes it’s
mark on North Florida. It eventually flows
into the Suwannee River, which makes its
way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Along its path, the Santa Fe possesses
an unnatural characteristic by diving underground on it’s trek through the region.
Once it reaches O’Leno State Park, the
river falls into a sinkhole and
runs underunder
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O’Leno State Park
O’Leno
State
Park is a great recrerecre
ational park perfect
for hiking, camping
and watersports
recreation and also
is a historical site
linked to the imporimpor
tance of the work
completed in the area by the Civilian
Conservation Corps during the Great
Depression years of the 1930s.
CCC workers built the park and the
pedestrian suspension bridge still used to
cross the Santa Fe River. In the park is a
solid memorial to the men who cleared
the site. Markers explain the CCC’s role
during the era.
The park has cabins and campsites, as
well as pavilions and areas suitable for
reunions or casual meeting retreats.
Old and new are paired together in
O’Leno State Park, when remnants of
an old mill and historical markers, meet
the canoe and bicycle trails of the park.
The Santa Fe River meanders slowly past
the O’Leno facilities and just south of the
park plunges into a sinkhole and runs
underground. The river re-emerges three
miles south at River Rise State Park.
Acres of shaded areas provide quiet
spaces for visitors looking for a peaceful
stroll, a picnic or a natural experience on
a shaded walking trail.
A one-mile section of the Bellamy
Road, Florida’s first federally funded
wagon road, still exists in the park. The
Bellamy Road was constructed in 1824,
and is a famous landmark that holds
special significance to the area’s early
settlement.
O’Leno State Park is located on U.S.
Highway 441, six miles north of High
Springs at the Columbia County line. The
park offers
camping,
fishing, picnic
areas,
a playground and miles of hiking
trails in a beautiful 1930’s era atmosphere.
Columbia County
Emergency Management
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Suwannee River
State Park
Home to landmarks from the Civil War
era, the ancient remains of the Columbus
Cemetery, and several other keepsakes and
attractions from the past, the Suwannee
River State Park offers both recreation and
a look back at history.
This history, accompanied by the centuries-old Suwannee River, with crisp, cool
waters and natural oaks and pines at its
borders, remains an unparalleled area of
beauty.
Suwannee River State Park offers visitors
five different trails to hike, ranging from a
quarter mile, to 18 miles long. These trails
run through gorgeous, massive woods and
provide breathtaking views of both the
Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers.
Deer, wild turkeys, hawks and an endless
amount of scurrying, magnificent wildlife
offers visitors the opportunity to see nature
untouched while camping at the park.
Recreation on the river also proves to be
fulfilling. With fishing, kayaking, canoeing,
boating, or even just a refreshing swim in
the light current, guests are sure to enjoy fun
in the sun during their visit.
The park is located at 3631 201st Path in
Live Oak, and offers everything necessary
to those wishing to take in the views that are
“Way down upon the Suwannee River.”
For more information on the park, call
386-362-2746.
Cycling Trails
Cycling on remote paved country
roads or off-road on maintained mountain bike trails continues to grow in popularity in the Suwannee Valley region.
Road cycling sees an audience with
many touring groups visiting the scenic
highways and country landscapes of the
region. Many paved secondary roads
have slower traffic patterns that allow
cyclists to glide past fields of wildflowers,
open pastures dotted with majestic live
oak trees and cattle ranches — all within
the scope of an hour’s ride.
White Springs in Hamilton County
has become the epicenter of cycling and
off-road mountain biking in the region.
The Suwannee Bicycle Association (www.
suwanneebike.org) maintains a hostelstyle clubhouse in White Springs and
sponsors numerous events throughout the
year for both cycling and mountain
biking.
Within the White Springs area,
there are several trails on public
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wildlife management areas that offer
interesting off road challenges for mountain bike enthusiasts. The Bridge-to-Bridge
trail along the Suwannee River offers a
6-mile unique lowland swamp riding to
small hills, ravines and dry creek beds
in places.
In the Big Shoals recreation area, a
3.5 mile Woodpecker Trail is paved for
cyclists and runs through the wilderness
area. Also within Big Shoals are numerous forest access roads that double as
perfect double-track mountain bike trails,
many of which offer unique vistas of the
nearby Suwannee River.
For road cyclists, groups converge on
White Springs frequently and organized
rides ranging in distance of 25 miles to
a full century (100 mile) ride occur on
many weekends during the year.
Suwannee River
Wilderness Trail
Winding 170 miles from White Springs to the
Gulf of Mexico, the Suwannee River Wilderness
Trail offers recreation, adventure, and natural
beauty for all who travel it. The trail was initiated to
attract people to both hiking along the banks of the
river and enjoying paddling sports on the river.
The narrow upper portion of the trail begins
in White Springs in Hamilton County. From there,
in Suwannee County the trail stretches from the
Suwannee River State Park to the town of Branford
in the middle section of the trail.
This section offers swimming and cave diving in
the famous natural springs of North Florida, as a
relaxing break from the adventure on the trail.
While on the wilderness trail, eight different
towns and parks host special events, shopping
locations, lodging and dining establishments for
visitors. Lodging is especially abundant on the
trail, with choices ranging from log cabins to campgrounds, and several bed and breakfast inns.
River camps line the river at one-day intervals,
and are accessible only from the river itself, making navigation along the Suwannee easy, and
comfortable. Each of the five camps have raised,
screened sleeping platforms. These campsites have
electricity, ceiling fans, restrooms, hot water showers and primitive camping sites for tents. Platforms
can accommodate up to six river travelers.
For an unforgettable adventure with beauty
and nature, the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
leaves its visitors with splendid memories and
opportunities to hike, kayak, bike, snorkel or scuba
dive, canoe, camp, fish, swim or boat down, and
alongside the majestic river.
For more information on the trail and activities,
call 800-868-9914 or visit www.floridastateparks.
org/wilderness.
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Alligator Lake
Public Recreation Area
For outdoor enthusiasts looking
for everything from the best playground and covered pavilions area
in Lake City to a leisurely stroll on a
secluded trail in the woods, Alligator
Lake Recreation Area in Lake City
offers it.
The park provides the easy-going,
open-space setting of a shaded picnic
area, or trails that are challenging
enough for hikers of medium skill and
distance endurance levels to get a
great nature workout. Like to mountain bike? Alligator Lake offers the
only off-road trails in a park setting
in Lake City.
The park’s hiking trails are wellmarked and wind through tree lined
paths on raised dikes, some of which
extend on a loop through the marshy
fringes of the lake. From these raised
dikes, if water conditions are right,
it is possible to see alligators
in their natural habitat. Visitors
are urged to use extreme caution because there are no fences.
Alligators have free run of the
trails. Deer are frequently seen in
the park and especially on the trails
during the early morning and late
evening hours. Bird watching also is
very popular on the Alligator Lake
trails and the park is mentioned as
part of the Great Florida Birding
Trail. Wading and wetland birds
call the area home year-round and
migratory birds can be seen during rest stops during the winter
and early spring months.
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There are more than 12 miles of
hiking trails, which also can be used
for biking. Cyclists should ride a cruiser, hybrid or mountain bike on the
dirt and grass trails, most of which
are double track width and flat.
Playground equipment is handicapped accessible and that area
offers three covered picnic pavilions
and sand volleyball courts. A fishing
and canoe launch is also available
and the lake has a healthy population
of largemouth bass, bluegill and other
common freshwater species. For those
interested in hosting special events,
the park also is home to the Ponderosa
Pond, a small stocked pond perfect for
children’s fishing derby events. The
park also offers a recently renovated
pole barn, large enough for most
reunions and other occasions.
The park’s 1,000 acres of green
space and wetlands were purchased
by Columbia County officials in 1997.
More than 20,000 people visit the
park annually through the main gate
entrance off Country Club Road in
Lake City. These numbers do not
including bicyclists, hikers and boaters, who also have access to the
park from several entrance points. The
diversity of the park makes it a popular destination for families and people
of varied interests.
The Alligator Lake Public Recreation
Area is located at 1498 SW Country
Club Road, in Lake City, and is open
from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays
through Sundays.
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Florida Birding Trail
Bird watching is some of the best in North
America anywhere in the Suwannee River
Valley.
The numerous wilderness areas, the
Osceola National Forest and the abundance
of undisturbed fresh water make the perfect
habitat for thousands of species of birds.
There are dozens of official sites that
are part of the Great Florida Birding Trail,
but birds can be observed in dozens of city
parks and recreation areas in Columbia,
Hamilton and Suwannee counties.
Any of the region’s state parks and recreation areas, as well as many of the county
recreation areas in the Suwannee Valley
Region offer remote locations and enough
untouched habitat to attract everything from
doves and sparrows to woodpeckers and
birds of prey.
Anywhere there is water or marshland
also attracts a variety of wading birds and
waterfowl.
The Suwannee River Valley also is a
rest stop on the Atlantic
flyway for numerous
migrating birds from
mourning doves to ducks
and geese and several
species of cranes, just to
name a few.
If birds don’t provide
enough excitement to
watch, maybe bats are
more intriguing. Those
fascinated with flight
might want to observe
the world’s largest bat
house located at the
Spirit of the Suwannee
Music Park outside
Live Oak. Hundreds of
thousands of bats live in the house which is
studied frequently by scientists and tourists
alike.
To learn more about birding resources,
visit www.floridabirdingtrail.org.
Recreation
The Suwannee River Valley touts outstanding youth and adult sports tournament
venues. The combination of location, at
the crossroads of I-75 & I-10, over 2,200
moderately priced hotel rooms and many
restaurant choices make this area a popular
site for sports tournaments.
The Southside Recreation Complex in
Lake City consists of 13 baseball fields, 8
girls softball
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fields, a four-field adult softball complex
and seven-soccer fields. The complex features concession and restroom facilities, 15
batting cages, and 1,000 paved parking
spaces.
This complex is complimented by a firstclass complex in Live Oak with a five-field
baseball, softball and soccer park, which
includes pavilions, tennis courts and
walking trail.
Nearby Jasper has a quality baseball
and softball complex, augmented by a
rodeo arena.
Fort White features baseball and
softball fields, tennis courts, soccer
fields and community center complex.
For information about scheduling call
Harvey Campbell at (386) 758-1397
or visit www.springsrus.com.
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Spirit of the
Suwannee Music Park
Falling Creek
Located on the shady banks of the The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Suwannee River, just outside of Live Oak, was named the Best Live Music Venue
the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is in Florida for 2009 by Florida Monthly
one of the most unique and lively attractions magazine. It attracts numerous major perin the North Florida area. Year after year formers in recent years. Tim McGraw, Blake
spectators come from around the United Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean,
States to enjoy the camping, hiking, outdoor Montgomery Gentry, Carrie Underwood,
excursions and, of course, the music that Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, The Allman
make the park jump with excitement.
Brothers, Colt Ford and Government Mule
“Music Lives Here” is more than the have all performed at the park in recent
park’s catchphrase. Music can be heard years.
throughout the park nearly every day of the
There are a number of major events
year, as everything from campfire jam ses- throughout the year that the park is nationalsions and planned concerts occur frequently ly famous for, including the Wanee Festival,
on one of several outdoor stages in the Suwannee Springfest, Magnolia Fest and
park or inside the music hall.
the Bear Creek Music, Blackwater Music
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Festival and Arts Festival. While all of these
is a great place to escape the busy city attract loyal, and abundant crowds annulife, offering a variety of camping options, ally, the biggest annual draw to the park is
boasting more than 800 acres of primitive the Suwannee River Jam, taking place April
camping land, and 600 campsites that can 28-30 in 2011. The Jam draws thousands of
be used for typical RV and tent camping. visitors from across the nation to see some
Also available are large, luxury cabins of country music’s most popular performers,
for those looking to spend their getaway and partake in the comforts and amazing
in style.
pickings offered during the show.
Those visiting will always have enough
For more information on the Spirit of
to keep them busy at the park during the Suwannee Music Park or any of its upcomdays, with canoeing and kayaking avail- ing events, visit www.musicliveshere.com, or
able, horseback riding, golf cart trail riding, call 386-364-1683. The park is located at
hiking and bicycling trails, lively fishing 3076 95th Drive in Live Oak, between I-10
spots, and a disc golf course.
and I-75.
At night, visitors can explore
the park’s craft village, music
hall with entertainment nightly,
the restaurant which is always
serving hot, delicious meals, or
the general store for any necessities or souvenirs.
The real attraction, however, is the music. Melodies
can nearly always be heard
emanating from the park, making it seem as if the park and
the trees themselves are makJohn Fogerty en
tertains during the
ing music on a daily basis.
2010 Suwannee
Riv
er Jam
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Falling Creek Falls Park offers Columbia
County’s only waterfall and some of the most
interesting rock outcroppings in the region. A
limestone shelf is exposed above a collapsed
creek bed that allows the creek to tumble
conover the boulders during normal water con
ditions.
Described
by locals as
a
natural
wonder of
Columbia
County, the
creek spills
over a 12
foot drop,
into the tannic waters
below.
Falling
C r e e k
meanders
through
sinkthe forest and eventually drains into a sink
hole half a mile below the falls.
The park is county maintained and offers
a picnic area and public restroom facilities
nestled beneath massive Live Oak trees that
shade the park.
Falling Creek Falls park provides special
event or party planning locations under
the three picnic pavilions and a boardwalk
through nature that leads along the creek
and down to the falls viewing area.
Falling Creek Falls is located on County
Road 131, north of the U.S. Highway 41 and
I-10 interchange. It is open year-round from
8 a.m. to sundown. Admission is free.
Kanapaha Botanical
Gardens
F l o r i d a ’ s m o s t d iv e r s e
b o ta n i c a l ga rd e n
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Bamboo Garden
Herb Garden
Palm Hammock
Rock Garden
Water Gardens
Butterfly Garden
Vinery
Rose Garden
Fern Cobble
Cycad Gardens
Crinum Garden
Woodland Garden
Azalea-Camellia Garden
Hummingbird Garden
Spring Flower Garden
Childrens’ Garden
Arboretum
Gift Shop
Picnic Area
352•372•4981
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Just off I-75 • Exit 384
Gainesville, FL
www.springsrus.com
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White Springs, FL
386-397-1920
www.stephenfostercso.org
JANUARY 2011
Karaoke @ SOS Music Hall
Every Monday and Thursday
night at 7pm
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
www.teddymacelvis.com
First Saturday Coffeehouse
January 1, 2011
7pm
Stephen Foster Folk Culture
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
www.floridastateparks.
org/stephenfoster
Stephen Foster Day
January 9, 2011
Starts at 2pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
LIVE! At Dowling Park
Miami Piano Quartet
January 14, 2011
7pm
The Village Church
Dowling Park, FL
386-658-5557
www.acvillage.net
Old Time Dance
January 16, 2011
2-5pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
Annual Martin Luther
King Jr. Celebration
January 17, 2011
Parade starts at 11am.
Jasper, FL
386-855-1156
Craft Rendezvous
January 22, 2011
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Elvis Tribute Artist
Contest
January 28-29, 2011
Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm
and 7pm.
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
www.musicliveshere.com
ACTHA Competitive Trail
Challenge
January 28-30, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
863-990-8777
[email protected]
www.actha.us
“I’ll Remember You”, Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
January 28-30, 2011
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Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm
& 7pm
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce Chili
Cook Off
January 29, 2011
Jasper, FL
386-792-1300
[email protected]
FEBRUARY 2011
night at 7pm
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
S. K. A. Money Race
February 4-5, 2011
Cross Roads Motorplex
5577 SR 6 W
Jasper, FL
386-938-1228
Kid’s Music Camp
February 4-6, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
First Saturday Coffee
House
February 5, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Creative Arts in the Park
Day
February 5, 2010
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
Valentine’s Sweetheart
Dinner
February 14, 2011
Spirit of the Suwannee Music
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Battle of Olustee Festival
February 18-19, 2011
Starts at 9am Friday and
Saturday
Olustee Park
Lake City, FL
877-635-3655
www.OlusteeFestival.com
Olustee Battle Reenactment
February 19-20, 2011
Starts 9am each day.
Olustee Battlefield Historic
State Park
15 miles east of Lake City, FL
877-635-3655
www.battleofolustee.org
Old Time Dance
February 20, 2011
2-5pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
The Hyssongs (Inspirational
Family Harmony)
February 25, 2011
7pm
The Village Church
Dowling Park, FL
386-658-5557
www.acvillage.net
MARCH 2011
night at 7pm
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
offee House
March 5, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
www.floridastateparks.org/
stephenfoster
Creative Arts
rts in the Park Day
March 5, 2011
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-1920
Race the Tortoise 5K
March 5, 2011
Race begins at 8am
Go to website for registration.
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
North Florida Home & Patio
Show
March 5-6, 2011
Sat.10am – 5pm Sun. 10am – 4pm
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Lake City, FL
386-438-9635
www.rotarycluboflakecitydowntown.com
Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo
March 18-20, 2011
Friday and Saturday 8pm
Sunday 2pm
Lake City, FL
386-752-8822
www.columbiacountyfair.org
Wild Azalea Festival
March 19, 2011
9am – 4pm
Downtown White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
stephenfoster
Old Time Dance
March 20, 2011
2-5pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
15th Annual Suwannee
Springfest
March 24-27, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
MADD Festival
March 25-26, 2011
Entertainment Friday and
Saturday 11am – 9pm
Vendors Friday and Saturday
10am
– 6pm
Olustee Park
Lake City, FL
386-965-9256
www.maddfest.com
Paddle Florida
March 26 - April 2, 2011
Down the Withlacoochee to
the Suwannee. 115 miles of
scenic river trail.
352-377-8342
www.paddleflorida.org
O’Leno Ole’ Chili Cook Off
March 26, 2011
9am – 3pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
Springs Celebration
March 26, 2011
11am – 3pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
www.springsrus.com
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Spring Fling
April 9, 2010 10am-4pm
Bird walk starts at 8am (call
to register)
Alligator Lake Recreation
Center
Lake City, FL
386-497-4185
APRIL 2011
Every Monday and Thursday night at 7pm
Spirit of the
Suwannee Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
Antique Tractor & Engine
Show
April 1-3, 2011
9am – 5pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Suwannee River Jam
Talent Final Auditions
April 2, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
www.suwanneer
iverjam.com
Kirk Whipple (A Tribute to
Liberace)
April 5, 2011 7pm
The Village Church
Dowling Park, FL
386-658-5557
www.acvillage.net
River Rise Rally
April 9, 2011 8am
This is a fun event for all
levels of horse riders. Registration is required.
River Rise Preserve State
Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
352-463-0668
org/riverrise
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Wanee
April 14-16, 2011
Three day festival features
over thirty of the hottest
jam, blues and rock artists.
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
www.waneefestival.com
Rock-n-Roll Dance
Marathon Weekend
April 15-17, 2011
Camp Weed & Cerveny
Center
Live Oak, FL
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
Old Time Dance
April 17, 2011
2-5pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
MAY 2011
JUNE 2011
JULY 2011
AUGUST 2011
night at 7pm
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
night at 7pm
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
night at 7pm
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
night at 7pm
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
Kid’s Music Camp
May 6-8, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Wellborn Blueberry
Festival
June 3-4, 2011
Friday 9am – 9pm
Arts, crafts, entertainment,
parade, children’s game and
much more. Pancake breakfast on Saturday.
Wellborn, FL
386-963-1157
www.wellborncommunityassociation.com
4th of July Getaway
July 1-4, 2011
Packages range from $250$365
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
First Saturday Coffee House
August 6, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster
House
May 7, 2011 7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Old Time Dance
May 15, 2011
2-5pm
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
Easter Sunrise Service
April 24, 2011
6:45am
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Purple Hatters Ball
May 20-22, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Suwannee River Jam
April 28-30, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
www.suwanneeriverjam.
com
Florida Folk Festival
May 27-29, 2011
Gates open at 8am
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
www.floridafolkfestival.com
Missing River Adventure
Race
April 30, 2011
River Rise Preserve State
Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/riverrise
Memorial Day Getaway
May 27-30, 2011
Packages range from $250$365.
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Tropical Nights Rock the
Suwannee
June 3-4, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
House
June 7, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Annual Wild Black Berry
Festival
June 11, 2011 7am – 9pm
386-792-2725
bassfurniture@windstream.
net
Suwannee River Jubilee
(Gospel)
June 16-18, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Fireworks on the Lake Desoto
July 4, 2011
Entertainment 6pm
Fireworks start at 9:20pm
Historic Downtown Lake City, FL
386-758-1312
www.springsrus.com
4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2011
Jasper, FL
386-792-3098
www.hcrecreation.com
July 7, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
Creative Arts in the Park Day
July 7, 2011
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
Smokin on the Suwannee
BBQ
July 22-24, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Sizzlin’ Summer Garage Sale
August 6, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Kid’s Music Camp
August 12-14, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Archery Weekend
August 19-21, 2011
Camp Weed & Cerveny Center
Live Oak, FL
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
Black Water Music Festival
August 25-27, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
SEPTEMBER 2011
night at 7pm
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
www.springsrus.com
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Labor Day Getaway
September 2-5, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
September 3, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Day
September 3, 2011
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Stephen Foster Old Time
Music Weekend
September 9-11, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Come to the River- A Healing Arts Festival
September 17, 2011 10am
– 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Literacy Day
September 17, 2011
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
floridastatepark
org/oleno
org
g/oleno
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Old Time Dance
September 18, 2011
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201 www.floridastateparks.org/oleno
Alligator Festival
September 18, 2011
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201 www.floridastateparks.org/oleno
Fall Suwannee River Jubilee (Gospel)
September 29 – October
1, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
INOX Lubricant 100 Challenge Race
September 30, 2011
Cross road Motorplex
5577 Street
Road 6 W
Jasper, FL
386-938-1228
OCTOBER 2011
night at 7pm
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
House
October 1, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Day
October 1, 2011
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-1920
INOX Lubricant 100 Challenge Race
October 1, 2011
Cross road Motorplex
5577 State Road 6 W
Jasper, FL
386-938-1228
Jeanie and Stephen Auditions
October 8, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
Suwannee River Challenge
and Marathon
October 15-16, 2011
Canoe and Kayak race
386-397-1309
www.aca1.com
americancanoe@wildblue.
net
Columbia County Fair
October 28-November 5, 2011
Lake City, FL
386-752-8822
www.columbiacountyfair.org
Halloween Haunted Trail
Ride
October 29-30, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
NOVEMBER 2011
night at 7pm
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
Anniversary Weekend
November 5-6, 2011
Come and celebrate your
Anniversary with a loved one.
Package will include meals
and lodging.
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
23rd Annual 100 Race
November 11-12, 2011
Cross Road Motorplex
5577 State Road 6 W
Jasper, FL
386-938-1228
Bear Creek Music & Arts
Festival
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
www.bearcreekmusicfestival.
com
Old Time Dance
October 16, 2011
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
Rural Folklife Days
November 3-5, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
stephenfoster
Stephen Foster Dulcimer
Retreat
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
October Fest
October 20-23, 2011
Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Kid’s Music Camp
November 4-6, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Lake City Veteran’s Parade
November 12, 2011
11am
VA Hospital through downtown.
Lake City, FL
386-752-5001 (VFW)
Stephen Foster Quilt Show
& Sale
October 21-23, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
org/stephenfoster
November 5, 2011
7pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
stephenfoster
Raid on the Suwannee
(Civil War Re-enactment)
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Fall Harvest Weekends
October 22 & 29, 2011
Camp Weed & Cerveny
Center
Live Oak, FL
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
Day
November 5, 2011
10am – 4pm
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-1920
Thanksgiving
November 24, 2011
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Old Tyme Farm Days
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Suwannee Festival of Lights
November 26 – December 24,
2011
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
DECEMBER 2011
27th Annual Christmas
on the Square
December
Live Oak, FL
www.visitsuwanneecounty.com
Every Monday and Thursday night
at 7pm
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1703
Town of White Springs Christmas Parade
December 2, 2011
White Springs, FL
386-397-2310
[email protected]
Christmas Festival of Lights
December 2-31, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
River Rise Romp
December 3, 2011
River Rise Preserve State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
www.floridastateparks.org/riverrise
Christmas Around the World
December 3 & 17, 2011
Live Oak, FL
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
www.springsrus.com
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Bee a Wizard Spelling Bee
Weekend
December 3-4, 2011
Live Oak, FL
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
City of Jasper Christmas
Parade
December 9, 2011
Jasper, FL
386-792-1300
[email protected]
Festival of Lights
December 10, 2011
9am
Historic Downtown
Lake City, FL
386-752-3690
www.lakecitychamber.com
HAMILTON COUNTY PARKS &
RECREATION
Alapahoochee Launch
Jennings, FL
386-362-1001 (Suwannee River
Water Management District)
From Jennings, travel east on CR
150; cross the Alapaha River; turn
left onto NW 72 Court and follow
to river.
www.srwmd.org
Baseball Complex
Jasper, FL
386-792-3098
Bellville Park
Jasper, FL
386-792-3098
Big Shoals State Park
County Road 135
White Springs, FL
386-397-4331
Hours: 8am until sundown, 365
days a year.
Bicycling, birding, canoeing &
kayaking, fishing, hiking/nature
trail, horse/equestrian trail, pets,
picnicking and wildlife viewing.
www.floridastateparks.org/bigshoals
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Lake City Snow Day
December 10, 2011
9am
Downtown
Lake City, FL
386-752-3690
Christmas Parade
December 10, 2011
6pm
Downtown
Lake City, FL
386-752-3690
Grandparents Weekend
December 16-18, 2011
386-364-5250
www.campweed.org
Old Time Dance
December 18, 2011
O’Leno State Park
Big Shoals Tract Launch
White Springs, FL
From White Springs, travel north
on CR 135 to SE 94 Street (Godwin Bridge Road); turn right and
follow road to Big Shoals
www.srwmd.org
Gibson Park
6884 SW County Road 751
Jasper, FL
386-792-1631
www.hcrecreation.com/gibsonpark.aspx
Jennings Bluff Launch
Jennings, FL
From Jennings, travel south on
US 41 to NW 25 Lane; turn left;
travel east to NW 82 Court and
the entrance into the Suwannee River Water Management
District’s Jennings Bluff tract; turn
left and follow road to canoe
launch.
www.srwmd.org
Roline Launch
White Springs, FL
From White Springs, travel north
High Springs, FL
386-454-4201
org/oleno
New Year’s Eve Trail Ride
December 28-31, 2011
Park
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Peace at Last
December 31, 2011
Center State Park
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
on SE CR 135; cross over SE CR 6
onto NE Boulevard (Woodpecker
Route) travel north to NE 25 Way;
turn right and follow road to
ramp. www.srwmd.org
Center State Park
US 41 N
White Springs, FL
386-397-2733
Hours: Museum, Tower and Gift
Shop are open from 9am until
5pm daily.
Suwannee River Wayside Park
Ramp
White Springs, FL
From White Springs, travel south
on US 41 to the river; the ramp
is on the south side in the town
park.
www.srwmd.orgg
Turner Bridge Ramp
White Springs, FL
From White Springs, travel north on
SE CR 135; cross over SE CR 6 onto
NE 180 Boulevard (Woodpecker
Route); travel north to NE 38 Trail;
turn right and follow road to ramp.
www.srwmd.org
Withlacoochee Public Ramp
Jasper, FL
Access to the Withlacoochee River
www.srwmd.org
SUWANNEE COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION
Azalea Park
626 6th Street SW
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Playground and picnic pavilion.
www.suwanneeparksandrecreation.org
Baker Park
1318 Marion Street SW
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Rock climbing wall, playground,
picnic pavilion.
Billy Jernigan Pool Facility
1301 S Walker Avenue
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
386-364-4700
Facility is available for rent. Pool
and picnic pavilion.
Blue Sink Launch
Live Oak, FL (West of White Springs,
FL)
From Live Oak,
travel northeast on CR 136; cross
over I-75 to 27 Road; turn left and
continue north to 64 Terrace; follow
road to canoe launch.
www.srwmd.org
Boundary Bend Ramp
Dowling Park, FL
From Dowling Park, travel west on
CR 250; turn left on NW CR 101;
travel north on NW CR 101 (road
becomes SE Waccamaw Avenue);
turn right on SE Boundary Bend
Trail and follow to ramp.
Access to Suwannee River
www.srwmd.org
Charles Springs
15465 237th Drive
Live Oak, FL
From Live Oak, travel couth on
SR 51 to 152 Street; turn right on
152 Street; travel west crossing
237 Drive and boat ramp is in the
county park.
Christian Tract Launch
Live Oak, FL
From Live Oak, travel southwest on
CR 250 to 225 Road; turn left; travel
south to 136 Street; turn right and
travel west; crossover 233 Road
onto Christian Path; follow road
and turn right on Shirley Springs
Trail; follow road to canoe launch.
www.srwmd.org
Deese/Howard Boat Ramp
18998 107th Road
Live Oak, FL
From Live Oak, travel north on CR
795 to 24 Street; turn right on 24
Street; travel east to 107 Road; turn
left and follow road to boat ramp.
Access to the Suwannee River
www.suwanneeparksandrecreww
ation.org
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Douglas Park
1101 Douglas Street SW
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Picnic tables & playground.
www.suwanneeparksandrecreation.
org
Dowling Park Boat Ramp
County Road 250
Dowling Park, FL
The boat ramp is on the north side
of CR 250 at the Suwannee River.
www.srwmd.org
First Federal Sportsplex
1201 Silas Drive
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
org
Harrell Heights Park
602 Winderweedle Street NW
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Playground & picnic pavilion.
org
Hugh Byron Hollingsworth, Sr.
Ramp
Live Oak, FL
From Live Oak, take SR 51 south to CR
349; turn left on CR 349; travel south
to 198 Terrace; turn right and travel
west 157 Lane; turn left and follow
road to 198 Trail; turn left and travel
east to 157 Drive; turn right onto park.
www.srwmd.org
Ivey Park
614 Ivey Memorial Park Drive
Branford, FL
386-935-1146
John H. Hale Community Park &
Recreation Center
215 NE Duval Street
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Jr. Woman’s Club Freedom Park
1310 11th Street SW
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Gazebo and playground.
www.springsrus.com
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Little River Springs
24891 105th Lane
O’Brien, FL
386-362-3004
Hours: April through October 7am
– 7pm
November through March 7am
– 6pm
Patrician Oaks Ramp
Branford, FL
From Branford, travel west on US 27
to NE Lantana Road; turn right and
follow road to boat ramp.
www.srwmd.org
Road 141 Ramp
Live Oak, FL
From US 90, turn right onto NE
Myrrh Street; cross the Withlacoochee River (road becomes CR
141); turn right on SW 74 Street;
turn right on SW 44 Lane; travel
south to SW 77 Street; turn left and
follow to boat ramp.
www.srwmd.org
Royal Springs
20091 157th Lane
O’Brien, FL
386-362-3004
Hours: April through October 7am
– 7pm
November through March &am
– 6pm
Ruth Springs Launch
Branford, FL
From Branford, travel west on US 27
to NE CR 425; turn right and travel
north to NE Ruth Springs Road;
turn right and take first dirt road to
the left and follow to canoe launch.
www.srwmd.org
Sandy Point Campground Ramp
Branford, FL
From Branford, travel east on US 27;
turn right on US 129; travel south
to 296 Street; turn right; travel
west on 296 Street; Sandy Point
Campground is on the left.
www.srwmd.org
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Soccer Complex
Live Oak, FL
386-362-3004
Park
3076 95th Drive
Live Oak, FL
386-364-1683
Staples Park
Wellborn, FL
A natural wooded area located in
the Wellborn area.
386-362-3004
Suwannee River Greenway at
Branford
Branford, FL
Runs parallel to US Highway 27 and
US Highway 129 from the Ichetucknee River to the road leading to
Little River Springs
386-362-3004
Suwannee River State Park
3631 201st Path
Live Oak, FL
386-362-2746
days a year.
www.floridastateparks.org/suwanneeriver
Suwannee Springs Launch
North of Live Oak, FL
From Live Oak, travel north on US
129 to 93 Drive; turn right; travel
north ot 32 Street; turn right and
follow to park area.
www.srwmd.org
Telford Springs Ramp
Live Oak, FL
From Live Oak, travel south on SR
51 to 180 Street; turn left; travel east
to 203 Road; turn right and follow
to boat ramp.
www.srwmd.org
Troy Spring State Park
674 Troy Springs Road
Branford, FL
386-935-4835
days a year.
troyspring
Walker Tract Launch
Branford, FL
From Branford, travel west on US
27 to NE CR 425; turn right travel
north;
www.srwmd.org
Wellborn Community Park
4th Avenue
Wellborn, FL
386-362-3004
Playground, picnic tables, basketball and baseball.
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs
State Park
Peacock Springs Road
Luraville, FL
386-776-2194
days a year.
www.floridastateparks.org/peacocksprings
William Guy Lemmon Memorial
Park
Located off US Highway 129 south
of Branford as you cross the Santa
Fe River
Branford, FL
386-362-3004
Picnic pavilion.
Williams Park
Dowling Park, FL
A natural wooded area located in
the Dowling Park area.
386-362-3004
COLUMBIA COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION
Alligator Lake Recreation Area
420 SE Alligator Glen
Lake City, FL
386-719-7545
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 8am
– 7pm
Winter Hours: 8am – 5:30pm
www.columbiacountyfla.com/
parksandrecreation.asp
Alligator Lake South Boat Ramp
South Marion Avenue
Lake City, FL
Access to Alligator Lake
Aquatic Complex
372 W Duval Street
Lake City, FL
386-755-8195
Hours: Monday-Saturday 1pm
– 5pm
Normal Pool Season: April-September
Closed Sunday
www.columbia.k12.fl.us/aquaticcomplex/aquatic.html
Bethlehem Park
157 SW Bethlehem Avenue
Fort White, FL
Corner of Old Bellamy Road and
Bethlehem Avenue
386-438-4340
386-454-2526
Basketball court, restrooms,
playground, picnic pavilion and
softball field.
Bible Camp Road Ramp
High Springs, FL
From High Springs, travel north
on US 41 to SE Sprite Loop; turn
right; travel north to SE Bible Camp
Street and follow road to boat
ramp.
Access to Santa Fe River
www.srwmd.org
Cone Bridge Ramp
Lake City, FL
From Lake City, travel north on US
441 to NW Cone Bridge Road; turn
left and follow road to ramp.
Access to Suwannee River
www.srwmd.org
Deep Creek Community Center
11934 N US Hwy 441
Lake City, FL
386-719-7568
386-755-6975
Additional amenities: picnic tables
and swings.
Falling Creek Falls
Located on County Road 131 – just
north of the 441/I-10 exchange.
Lake City, FL
386-719-7545
Hours: Open year round from 8am
to dark
Five Points Park
Corner of Old Valdosta Highway
and Laverne Avenue
Developed on property owned
by the Columbia County School
System
Lake City, FL
386-719-7545
www.columbiacountywww
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ation.asp
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Hollingsworth Bluff Ramp
Fort White, FL
From Fort White, travel south on
SR 47 to SW Hollingsworth Street;
turn right and follow road to ramp.
www.srwmd.org
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
12087 SW US Hwy 27
Fort White, FL
386-497-4690
Hours: 8am till sunset
www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings
Lulu Community Center
205 SW Community Drive
Lulu, FL
386-752-7499
Additional amenities: basketball
court.
Mason City Community Center
11110 S US Hwy 441
Lake City, FL
386-758-1394
Additional amenities: ball field,
basketball court, covered picnic
pavilion and playground equipment.
O’Leno State Park
410 SE O’Leno Park Road
High Springs, FL
386-454-1853
days a year.
Cabins, camping (full facility),
camping (primitive), camping
(youth), canoeing & kayaking,
fishing, hiking/nature trail, horse/
equestrian trail, interpretive exhibit, pets, picnicking, playground,
swimming and wildlife viewing.
www.floridastateparks.org/oleno
Woods Ferry Tract Launch
West of White Springs, FL
From Live Oak, travel north on
US 129 to CR 136A; turn right;
travel east to 57 Drive; turn left and
continue north to Woods Ferry
Path; follow Woods Ferry path to
canoe launch.
www.srwmd.org
www.springsrus.com
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Olustee Battlefield Historic
State Park
US 90
Olustee, FL
386-758-0400
days a year. The interpretive Center is open daily 9am until 5pm.
Hiking/nature trail, interpretive
exhibit, pets, picnicking and visitor
center.
www.floridastateparks.org/olusteebattlefield
Richardson Community Center
255 NE Coach Anders Lane
Lake City, FL
386-754-7095
386-754-7096
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm
Summer hours: Monday-Friday
8am – 6pm
Indoor air-conditioned gymnasium with locker rooms/restrooms,
conference room, concessions
room, all purpose meeting room,
cafeteria, kitchen(oven, stove,
refrigerator, microwave, three
compartment sink), regulation
softball field, outdoor basketball
court, tennis court, covered picnic
tables and youth playground with
equipment.
River Rise Boat Ramp
US Hwy 27 between Fort White
and High Springs, FL
From High Springs, travel north on
US 27 crossing the Santa Fe River
and the boat ramp is on the right.
www.srwmd.org
River Rise Preserve State Park
High Springs, FL
386-454-1853
days a year.
Camping (equestrian), fishing,
horse/equestrian trail and
picnicking.
www.floridastateparks.org/riverrise
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Rum Island Boat Ramp
Off County Road 138 South of Fort
White
From Fort White, travel south on SR
47 to CR 138; turn left; travel east to
SE Rum Island Terrace; turn right and
follow road to ramp.
www.srwmd.org
South Columbia Fort White Community Center
17579 SW State Road 47
Fort White, FL
386-497-3089
386-497-2321
Additional amenities: ball fields,
basketball court, tennis court and
playground equipment.
www.columbiacountyfla.com/parksandrecreation.asp
Southside Sports Complex
1963 SW Bascom Norris Drive
Lake City, FL
386-719-7545
10 – 200’ baseball fields (4 are
lighted), 3 – 300’ baseball fields
(1 is lighted), 8 – 200’ girls softball
fields (all are lighted), 4 – 300’ adult
softball fields (all are lighted), 7
– soccer fields of assorted sizes (5
are lighted), lighted & paved parking
lots, centrally located concession &
restroom buildings at each four-field
pod, shaded playground and batting
cages.
Springville Community Center
3710 NW Suwannee Valley Road
Lake City, FL
386-752-5484
386-752-4205
386-755-1099
Additional amenities: basketball
court, picnic pavilion and
playground equipment.
www.columbiacountyfla.
com/parksandrecreation.asp
Winfield Community Center
& Recreation Area
1324 NW Winfield Street
Lake City, FL
386-719-7509
386-397-0917
386-752-5643
Additional amenities: ball field,
basketball, tennis court, covered
picnic pavilions, playground
equipment and nature trail.
www.columbiacountyfla.
com/parksandrecreation.asp
AREA GOLF COURSES
Quail Heights Country Club
161 SW Quail Heights Terrace
Lake City, FL
386-752-3339
Practice facility and 27 holes
of golf offer flexibility and
convenience for our members and
guests alike. 3 nine-hole courses,
each are par 36.
www.quailheightscc.com
Suwannee Country Club
7932 US Hwy 90
Live Oak, FL
386-362-1147
9 holes over 2,936 yards with a par
of 36. Open to the public. 8 miles
from the center of Live Oak, FL
Suwannee River Valley Golf
Course
8055 US a 129 S
Jasper, FL
386-792-1990
9 holes over 3,084 yards with a par
of 35. Open to the public. 12 miles
from the center of Live Oak, FL.
The Country Club of Lake City
717 NW Fairway Drive
Lake City, FL
386-752-2266
Beautiful Championship Par 72, 18
hole golf course. Clubhouse is a
wonderful setting for both casual
and formal dining. Banquet facilities can accommodate over 300
people. Pro shop, swimming pool
and tennis courts.
www.thecountryclubatlakecity.
com
BRANFORD, FL
River Run Campground
2739 US Hwy 27
Branford, FL 32008
386-935-6553
Located near the Suwannee River, Santa Fe River,
Ichetucknee River and springs.
60 full hook up sites which
include water, electric & sewer.
30 primitive sites. Bathroom,
laundry, playground, shelter
pavilion. Pets allowed.
www.riverruncampground.net
Sandy Point Motel & Campground
29685 59th Drive
Branford, FL 32008
386-935-3824
Camp or lodge right on the
Santa Fe River, which includes
a boat ramp.
www.facebook.com/SandyPoint-Motel-Campground
DOWLING PARK, FL
Camp Suwannee at Advent
Christian Village, Inc.
11057 CR 136
Dowling Park, FL 32060-5890
386-658-5100
Known primarily as a summer
youth camp, Camp Suwannee
is also a year round facility that
serves youth and adult retreats,
conferences, seminars, family
events, school groups and many
other organizations. Accommodating groups of up to 165, and
offering excellent amenities in a
peaceful atmosphere, amid the
beauty of its natural surroundings, Camp Suwannee is an ideal
setting for group getaways.
www.acvillage.net
FORT WHITE, FL
Ichetucknee Family Canoe &
Cabins Campground
8587 Elim Church Road
Fort White, FL 32038
386-497-2150
14 cabins and 16 RV sites. 17
tent or pop up camper sites
with water & electric. Bathhouse, flush toilets, drinking
water, sanitary dump, camp
store, tube yard, boat livery,
convenience store and pavilions. NO PETS.
www.ichetuckneecanoeandcabins.net
Ichetucknee Springs Campground
245 SW Breckenridge Lane
Fort White, FL 32038
386-497-2285
Bathhouse, flush toilets, drinking water and pets allowed.
Our quaint tavern has two
game rooms, a beautiful fireplace, pool tables, air hockey
and several other games for
the kids. We have a variety of
food beverages. Each campsite
has a fire ring and picnic table.
www.ichetuckneespringscampground.com
JASPER, FL
Florida Gateway Resort
7516 SE 113th Boulevard
Jasper, FL 32052
386-792-2692
Located on 90 acres, 200 RV
sites and 20 cottages. General
store in the Lodge Restaurant, on site laundry facilities,
private bathhouses, swimming
pool, walking trails, fire pits,
outdoor kitchens and BBQ’s,
stocked ponds, putting green,
golfing area and volleyball
court.
www.gatewayfl.com
Gibson Park
6884 SW CR 751
Jasper, FL 32052
386-792-1631
Offers rustic camping or RV
hookups, fishing and canoeing.
www.hcrecreation.com/gibsonpark.aspx
LAKE CITY, FL
Casey Jones RV Park
185 SW Arrowhead Terrace
(Exit 423)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-0471
80 RV sites, bathhouse, flush
toilets, drinking water, sanitary
dump, camp store, picnic
tables, recreation hall and pets
allowed.
www.caseyjonesrvpark.com
E-Z Stop RV Park
181 SW Howell Street (Exit
414)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-2279
17 RV spots with 11 pull
through 30 & 50 amp power.
Flush toilets, bathhouse, drinking water and picnic tables.
Barber shop/beauty shop and
modem in office. Convenience
store about 500 feet from
campground.
Ichetucknee Hideaway
Cottages
22665 35th Drive
Lake City, FL 32024
386-935-0844
6 one bedroom/one bath
cottages. Each cottage can
accommodate 4 guests. Full eat
in kitchen, microwave, coffee
maker, full bath with shower,
queen size beds, satellite TV
and screened porch.
www.ichetuckneehideawaycottages.com
Inn & Out RV Campground
3010 US Hwy 90 W (Exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-1648
95 full hook up RV sites, cable
available, bathhouse, flush
toilets, drinking water, sanitary
dump, camp store, laundry,
gas, diesel, and propane and
pets allowed.
www.inandoutrvpark.com
Lake City Campground
4743 N US Hwy 441
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-9131
40 RV sites, 12 tent sites, bathhouse, flush toilets, drinking water, sanitary dump, camp store,
laundry, pool, picnic tables,
recreation room, playground
and fishing pond. Campfires
permitted. Pets allowed.
www.lakecitycampground.com
www.springsrus.com
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Lake City RV Park
2463 SW Main Boulevard
Lake City, FL 32025
386-755-0110
2 1/2 miles south of US 90 on
US 441.
10 full RV hookups w/cable.
Pets allowed.
Milton’s Country Store &
Campground
12049 N US 441
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-6975
Campground, groceries, restaurant, hunting & fishing supplies
& license.
Never Dunn’s RV Park
929 SW Old Wire Road
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-4945
30 full easy pull through RV
hook ups and 4 efficiency
cabins. Water and sewerage.
Laundry and animal runs. Pets
permitted.
www.neverdunn.org
Oak N Pines RV Park
3864 N US 441
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-0830
67 RV sites, laundry facilities,
bathhouse, flush toilets, drinking
water, sanitary dump, cable
hookups, electricity, recreation
center with 24 hour modem and
pets allowed.
www.oaksnpines.com
Ocean Pond Campground
Osceola Ranges District Office
24874 US Hwy 90
386-752-2577 (Osceola Rangers
District Office)
19 water and electric RV or
tent campsites, 27 water only,
20 primitive. Full shower and
restroom, dump station, boat
ramp, small pets allowed. No
reservation taken, first come,
first serve.
October Bend RV Park
2960 SE October Road
Lake City, FL 32025
352-317-1326 or 386-755-6077
14 pull through RV sites, 30 &
50 amp service, water, sewer
and bathhouse. Small pets
allowed. No cable hook up.
Member of PassPort America.
www.octoberbendrv.com
O’Leno State Park
High Springs, FL 32643
386-454-1853
All sites will accommodate a
tent, RV, trailer or pop up. Pets
are welcome overnight in all
the camping parks. Pet rules
apply. Pets are not allowed in
cabins or cabin areas. Pets must
be well behaved at all times and
confined in the owner’s camping unit during quiet hours.
Accessible picnic area, ADA
accessible restroom, bank fishing, campground host, dump
station, electric hook ups, fish
cleaning station, flushing toilet,
handicap access, hot showers,
laundry, picnic area, picnic
shelter, tables and grills, potable
water, playground, restroom,
showers and nature trails.
org/oleno
Step-In Food Mart
4039 US Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
386-754-3666
6 water and electric hook-ups
only.
LIVE OAK, FL
Park
3076 95th Drive
Live Oak, FL 32060-8523
386-364-1683
700 RV sites, unlimited primitive sites, laundry, several bathhouses all with flush toilets,
drinking water, sanitary dumps,
camp store, pool, cable hook
ups and electricity. Pets less
than 20 lbs. Full service restaurant, stables, canoe outpost and
boat ramps.
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20185 CR 132
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-362-2746
Full facility camping, picnic
tables, electric grill, standard at
30 campsites. Restrooms, hot
showers and ice available at
ranger station. Pets are allowed
(rabies vaccination certification
is required at registration).
www.floridastateparks.org/suwanneeriver
JENNINGS, FL
Jennings Outdoor Resort
Campground, Inc.
2039 Hamilton Avenue
Jennings, FL 32053
386-938-3321
102 paved pull through
spots, 20-20-50 amp service,
water, electricity, sewers, pool,
playground, bathrooms, hot
water and dump station. Stock
fishing lake.
WHITE SPRINGS, FL
American Canoe Adventures
& Camping
10315 SE 141st Boulevard
White Springs, FL 32096
386-397-1309
20 acres of wilderness camping
complete with bathrooms and
showers. Pets allowed.
www.aca1.com
Kelly’s RV Park
142 NW Kelly Lane (US Hwy 41)
386-397-2616
58 full hook up RV sites, bathhouse, flush toilets, drinking
water, laundry, sanitary dump
and camp store. Pets allowed.
www.kellysrvpark.com
Lee’s Country Campground
2264 NW Thunder Street (SR
136 & I-75 exit 439)
386-397-4132
14 full hook up RV sites, 24
water & electric, primitive tent
sites, bathhouse, laundry, dump
station, public phone, modem
hook up and horseshoes. Pets
allowed.
www.leescountrycampground.
com
Center State Park
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive
386-397-2733
The campground offers 45
oak shaded sites. All sites
will accommodate a tent,
RV, trailer or pop up. Pets are
welcome overnight in all
the camping parks. Pet rules
apply. Pets are not allowed
in cabins or cabin areas.
Pets must be well behaved
at all times and confined in
the owner’s camping unit
during quiet hours. Accessible picnic area, ADA accessible restroom, bank fishing,
campground host, dump
station, electric hook ups,
fish cleaning station, flushing
toilet, handicap access, hot
showers, laundry, picnic area,
picnic shelter, tables and grills,
potable water, playground, restroom, showers nature trails
located on US 41 in White
Springs. From I-75 to SR 136
(milepost exit 439), travel east
on SR 136 for 3 miles. Turn left
on US 41. Park entrance is on
the left. From I-10 to US 41 N
(milepost exit 301), travel 9
miles to White Springs. Park
entrance is on the left.
BRANFORD, FL
DOWLING PARK, FL
Sandy Point Motel &
Campground
29685 59th Drive
Branford, FL 32008
386-935-3824
On the Santa Fe River, which
includes a boat ramp.
www.facebook.com/SandyPoint-Motel-Campground
Advent Christian Village
Lodge
11057 CR 136
Dowling Park, FL 32060-5890
386-658-5279
386-658-5200
The cottages come with a
swimming pool, fitness center and a restaurant. Other
amenities include cable
TV, phone, linens, laundry,
common kitchen, living
room, nature trails, tennis &
basketball courts, boating,
canoeing, playground and
outdoor grills.
www.acvillage.net/villagelodge.html
www.facebook.com/AdventChristian-Village
The Smoakhouse Ranch Bed
& Breakfast
4321 SE CR 500
Branford, FL 32008
386-935-2662
This ranch is built on a homestead site of a 19th century
tobacco farm. It includes …
a Jacuzzi, farm animals and
hiking trails.
www.smoakhouseranch.com
Steamboat Dive Inn
(16 rooms)
Corner of 27 & 129
Branford, FL 32008
386-935-2283
Clean, comfortable accommodations. All rooms have double
(full) sized beds, cable TV, air
conditioning. Rooms include
refrigerator and microwave.
Diving, fishing and boating.
Has been in business for over
50 years at the same location.
www.steamboatdiveinn.com
JASPER, FL
Suwannee Valley Campground
786 NW Stephen Foster Drive
386-397-1667
119 full hook ups, RV pull
through spots, shaded lots,
primitive tent camping,
drinking water, flush toilets
and bahthouse. Camp store,
propane, shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball,
chapel, pool, fishing and
boating. Pets allowed.
www.suwanneevalleycampground.com
Motel 8 (16 rooms)
7928 SR 6 W
Jasper, FL 32052
386-792-1255
Weekly rates and pets allowed.
LAKE CITY, FL
America’s Best Inn
(60 rooms)
(I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32025
386-755-6300
888-771-7171
Complimentary morning coffee & continental breakfast,
HBO, ESPN, CNN and snack
machine. Non smoking
rooms, queen size beds.
Across from Cracker Barrel
restaurant.
Days Inn
(55 rooms)
8182 SR 6 W
Jasper, FL 32052
386-792-1987
Continental breakfast,
coffee makers and microwaves in most rooms,
outdoor pool and pets
allowed.
www.DaysInn.com
www.springsrus.com
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America’s Best Value Inn
(98 rooms)
3835 US Hwy 90 W (I-75 exit
427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-4664
Swimming pool, cable TV,
free coffee, non smoking
rooms, high speed internet
and small pets accepted.
www.americasbestvalueinn.
com
Best Western (82 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-752-3801
Swimming pool, non smoking rooms, game room,
small playground, small pets
accepted, high speed internet and next to Bob Evans
Restaurant.
www.bestwesternflorida.
com
Budget Inn (100 rooms)
117 NW Knights Avenue
(I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-7720
continental breakfast, conference rooms, non smoking
Cabot Lodge (100 rooms)
3525 US Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-1344
877-755-7444
Pool, delicious hot complimentary breakfast buffet
each morning, two hour
complimentary Hospitality
Reception each evening, wake
up calls, non smoking rooms,
telephones, high speed wireless internet,
large vehicle parking and
small pets accepted.
www.cabotlodgelakecity.
com
Comfort Suites (94 rooms,
60 queen, 34 king)
3690 US Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-9028
High definition flat screen
TV’s, refrigerator, microwave,
fitness room, board room
for 12 - 14, business center,
outdoor pool and hot breakfast bar.
www.comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites
(60 rooms)
350 SW Florida Gateway
Drive
Lake City, FL 32024
386-754-5944
Indoor pool, continental
breakfast, conference room,
exercise & fitness room,
coffee makers, microwaves,
refrigerators, irons and ironing boards in all rooms.
www.countryinns.com
Cypress Inn (45 rooms)
2987 US Hwy 90 W
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-9369
Weekly rates, refrigerator,
microwave, free HBO/cable,
internet, swimming pool,
non smoking rooms, laundry,
Waffle House and Pizza Hut
next door.
www.cypressinnlakecityfl.
com
Days Inn at I-10 (62 rooms)
3430 N US Hwy 441
Lake City, FL 32055
386-758-4224
Swimming pool, non
smoking/smoking rooms,
continental breakfast, HBO
and high speed internet.
Small pets permitted.
www.daysinn.com
Days Inn of Lake City
(120 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-752-9350
non smoking rooms, refrigerator, high speed internet,
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children under 12 free and
small pets accepted. www.
daysinn.com
Driftwood Motel (20 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-3545
Cable TV, continental breakfast, non smoking rooms,
small pets accepted and Wi-Fi.
Econo Lodge (62 rooms)
Drive (I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-7891
non smoking rooms, small
pets accepted and high
speed internet.
www.econolodge.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites (Marriot) (39 queen - 24 king - 21
king suites - 5 queen suites)
538 SW Corporate Drive (I-75
exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-466-1014
Indoor heated swimming
pool, exercise room, meeting
room (100 capacity), continental breakfast both hot
and cold. High speed internet
and 42 inch plasma TV.
www.marriott.com/GNVLC
Gateway Inn (49 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-1707
Cable, non smoking rooms
www.northfloridamotels.
com/gateway.html
Hampton Inn & Suites
(89 rooms)
Drive
Lake City, FL 32024
386-487-0580
Cable, fitness room, business
center, deluxe breakfast,
heated swimming pool, high
speed internet access and
many other extras.
www.lakecity.hamptoninn.
com
Holiday Inn & Suites
(127 rooms)
213 SW Commerce Boulevard (I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32025
386-754-1411
Inside pool, sauna, Jacuzzi,
children’s play area, cable,
meeting rooms, banquet
room, continental breakfast,
fitness center and next to
Ruby Tuesday.
www.hilakecityfl.com
Howard Johnson Inn &
Suites (68 rooms & suites)
427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-5770
Pool, cable TV, non smoking
rooms, high speed internet,
central heat & air, Serta
Perfect Sleeper mattress,
laundry, serving Rise &
Shine breakfast, across from
Wendy’s, Texas Roadhouse
and Pizza Hut. Large parking
lot to accommodate buses
and trucks.
www.hojo.com
Jameson Inn (55 rooms)
285 SW Commerce Boulevard (I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32025
386-758-8440
Elevator, high speed internet,
pool, fitness center, deluxe
breakfast and small pets
accepted.
www.jamesoninns.com
Jasmine Garden Inn
(28 rooms)
352 NW Knights Avenue (I-75
exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-4308
High speed wireless internet,
refrigerator and microwave
in all rooms, 24 hour security
and well lit parking lot.
www.jasminegardeninn.com
Motel 8 (25 rooms)
4427 SW SR 47 (I-75 exit 423)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-752-8933
Cable TV, non smoking
rooms and small pets accepted.
Pineywoods Lodge
(27 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-8334
Quail Heights Lodge
(15 - 1B efficiency/condos)
161 SW Quail Heights Terrace
(Branford SR 247 & US 90)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-752-3339
Swimming pool, cable
TV, golf course, snack bar,
lounge, pro shop, meeting
room, and catering.
www.quailheightscc.com
Ramada Limited (64 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32055
386-752-6262
non smoking rooms, high
speed internet and small
pets accepted. Next to IHOP.
www.ramada.com
Red Carpet Inn (62 rooms)
14113 US Hwy 441 S (I-75
exit 414)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-9311
Pool, cable TV, non smoking rooms and small pets
accepted. Handicap rooms
available.
Red Roof Inn (60 rooms)
Drive (I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-752-6693
Pool, continental breakfast,
cable TV, non smoking
and small pets permitted.
www.redroof.com
Rodeway Inn (44 rooms)
(I-75 exit 427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-5203
rooms, continental breakfast
www.rodewayinn.com
Scottish Inn (34 rooms)
427)
Lake City, FL 32024
386-755-0230
Super 8 (94 rooms)
3954 SW SR 47 (I-75 exit 423)
Lake City, FL 32024
Phone/Fax: (386-) 752-6450
2009 Columbia County
Strategic Partner of the Year.
Free Wi-Fi, Free Ice Cream,
Cable, Complimentary Local
Calls, Outdoor pool, Super
Start Breakfast with fresh
waffles. Pet friendly rooms.
All rooms with microwaves
and refrigerators. 9 quiet
acres. Closest franchise hotel
to Ichetucknee Springs.
www.AmericanMotel.Travel
Travelers Inn (32 rooms)
13703 S Hwy 441 (I-75 exit
414)
Lake City, FL 32025
386-752-7808
rooms, convenience store
and small pets accepted
Travelodge
427)
Lake City, FL
386-755-9306
rooms, high speed wireless
internet and small pets accepted.
LIVE OAK, FL
Best Western Suwannee
River Inn (63 rooms)
6819 US Hwy 129
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-362-6000
Continental breakfast, in
room coffee makers and
most rooms have microwaves & refrigerators. Outside entrance, outside pool
and pets allowed.
www.bestwesternflorida.com
www.springsrus.com
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Camp Weed & Cerveny
Conference Center
11057 Camp Weed Place
Live Oak, FL 32060-7128
386-364-5250
520 acre estate with clean
and comfortable Hotel rooms,
Banquet facilities, Meeting
rooms, Chapel, Cabins, Pool,
Gym & RV sites. Voted “Best
of the Best” for weddings &
receptions. Ideal for Conferences, Meetings and Training.
Youth Camp & Sports Camp
facilities for: Basketball, Softball, Swimming & Volleyball.
www.campweed.org
Econo Lodge (52 rooms)
6811 N US 129 (I-10 exit 283)
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-362-7459
All rooms have microwaves,
coffee makers & refrigerators.
Pool & Jacuzzi. Pets allowed.
www.econolodge.com
Holiday Inn Express
(69 rooms)
6694 N US 129 (I-10 Exit 283)
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-362-2600
386-362-4300 fax
7 miles from famous Spirit of
the Suwannee Music Park.
This hotel includes a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness
center and full hot breakfast.
In the room there is a coffee
pot, hair dryer, cable TV with
HBO & ESPN, iron and ironing
board. Suites include microwaves and refrigerators. 100%
non smoking rooms. Queen
and king beds and free high
speed internet. Meeting
space for 30 people.
www.hiexpress.com
Royal Inn
966 N Ohio Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064
386-362-2790
Music Park
3076 95th Drive
Live Oak, FL 32060-8523
386-364-1683
This 700 acre resort, with 3
miles of Suwannee River bank
line, has a swimming pool, on
site restaurant, family hair salon, horseback riding stables,
canoe livery and conference space. Other amenities
include: 32 additional lodging
units with decks, cable TV,
coffee pots, linen & towels;
some full kitchen & meal
preparation amenities; other
units have a microwave &
micro-refrigerators. Plus over
800 RV sites with water/electric and full hookups.
Sunshine Inn
827 W Howard Street
Live Oak, FL 32064
386-362-7828
Cable TV, HBO, ESPN, free local
calls, truck parking, daily &
weekly rates. Microwave and
refrigerator available.
www.northfloridamotels.com
3631 201st Path
Live Oak, FL 32060
386-362-2746
Cabins amenities include: Suwannee River Wilderness Trail,
canoeing, picnicking, fishing
and a site or earth works built
during civil war.
suwanneeriver
pets allowed for a fee.
www.americasbestvalueinn.
com
Suwannee River Motel
16502 Spring Street
386-397-2822
Center State Park
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive
386-397-2733
5 - 2 bedroom, fully furnished
cabins for rent.
stephenfoster
Telford Hotel
16521 River Street
386-397-2000
6 rooms with twin and
double beds, 3 community bathrooms, continental
breakfast and full restaurant.
Reservations suggested.
www.telfordhotel.net
WELLBORN, FL
Black Bear Cabin
12428 CR 137
Wellborn, FL 32094
Enjoy the pleasures of a rustic log cabin for a weekend,
week or even a month! Fully
outfitted and beautifully
decorated, you’ll find it hard
to leave. Conveniently
located mid way between
Lake City and Live Oak just
off of Hwy 90.
www.flablackbearcabin.com
WHITE SPRINGS, FL
America’s Best Value Inn
(40 rooms)
3119 CR 136
386-963-2501
Continental breakfast, pool,
outdoor picnic tables and
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Magnolia Fest • Suwannee Festival of Lights
Bear Creek Music Festival • Wanee
Blackwater Music Festival • Raid on the Suwannee
Music - 5 Nights a week - Full Service Restaurant
Cabin Rentals • Canoeing • Putt-Putt Golf
Inground Swimming Pool • Disc Golf • Bubba Slide
Geocaching • Bicycling
Fishing • Craft Village • Miniature Golf
Location
Conveniently Located to I-10 & I-75.
Distance to 5 Major Cities
37 Miles - Valdosta, Ga.
64 Miles - Gainesville, Fl.
77 Miles - Tallahassee, Fl.
79 Miles - Jacksonville, Fl.
159 Miles - Orlando, Fl.
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