Day 3/Sunday, October 18: Suwannee River State Park to Dowling Park River Camp, Paddling Miles: 15 Today we’ll embark on a 15-mile paddle to Dowling Park. Simply present your pass card, like normal, at the time of admission.
It's is a great town for restocking your supplies or setting up base camp. This section of the river is 39 miles total. Local restaurants serve fresh seafood - both saltwater and freshwater - a double delight. Most folks have never heard of the towns of Columbus or Ellaville. Visitors can shop at the grocery store or visit the cafe. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart. Suwannee River State Park is a perfect place for spending time on the Suwannee River. more, Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com. We will continue to review operations on a daily basis and make additional operational changes as may be deemed necessary for protection of public health. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. There is no charge to stay at river camps. Our campground setting will give you the opportunity to sit back and RELAX!
Some portaging may be necessary to cross the shoals above White Springs. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Ten walk-up campsites and a primitive group camp are provided with water and electric on a first-come, first-served basis. A steep head ravine with seepage springs forms Gold Head Branch and bisects the park. Over 800 acres on the Historic Suwannee River. Effective July 2, 2020: Suwannee River State Park is open (see hours of operation and fee information below). Playground. The campground is operating at reduced capacity to support social distancing. Stopped during a drive to Atlanta (from Orlando). The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground is an 800-acre campground located on the historic banks of the Suwannee River. Five riverside cabins will allow you to take a much-needed break in nature while maintaining the comfort and coziness of home. Suwannee River State Park in Live Oak, Florida: 72 reviews, 17 photos, & 19 tips from fellow RVers.
Enter your e-mail and subscribe to our newsletter. Not everyone has the equipment or desire to camp, so the cabins at Suwannee River State Park may just be the ideal solution for you.. Each cabin is spacious and convenient, with most amenities supplied including a grill, rocking chairs, kitchen utensils and linens, as well as a stellar park view. Located along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, each of five riverside cabins accommodate up to six people. Picnic facilities with tables and grills. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. The park borders 20 miles of the northern Gulf Coast between the two cities of Yankeetown and Homosassa. This extension applies to Annual Entrance Passes purchased between March 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. Please choose a different date. Opportunities include the sunny and dry habitat of the Sandhill Trail, the quietly flowing water and shaded forest of Lime Sink Spring Run or the distinct feeling of history on the Earthworks Trail.