12/2/24: Ichetucknee Springs is open for all your paddling and tubing adventures. South Takeout Gate is closed to the public moving forward. Paddlers may continue to use North and South Entrances to self-shuttle. Alternatively, concession-operated shuttles are available. Tickets must be purchased at the south entrance general store before entering the river. The Blue Hole and Midpoint are still closed until further notice.
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9/25 Storm Update: Ichetucknee Springs State Park is CLOSED for hurricane preparations. Updates to follow here. Please stay safe.

For more park, campground and storm information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/StormUpdates

dining & Services

general store Grill

At the Ichetucknee General Store Grill, enjoy freshly-prepared hot and cold menu selections such as hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, wraps, crisp salads and hand-dipped ice cream. Dine outdoors at tree-shaded picnic tables located throughout the park. Serving fresh food daily from 10 am until 3 pm. 

Riverside Grill

The Riverside Grill, located at the North Entrance near the Head Spring, is now open! Hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. Or try our Pulled Pork Sandwich or Spicy Pork Tacos, fresh from the smoker! Available on weekends from 10 am to 4 pm. 

General Store

Souvenirs, tee shirts, swimming and paddling supplies, picnic supplies, sunscreen and sundries are available at the General Store, located at the South Entrance.

Ticket windows in the front of the General Store sell transportation wristbands for the park tram servicing primarily those tubing the Ichetucknee, as well as van/bus transportation to the river’s headwaters at the North Entrance.

Riverside Store

Located at the North Entrance near the canoe/kayak launch ramp, the Riverside Store offers souvenirs, t-shirts, sundries, swimming and paddling supplies.

Group Rates

Group rates are available for corporate, civic, church, veterans and non profits by calling:

386-497-1500

Services available

TRAM SERVICE

Tram Service – South Entrance: 9 AM – 5 PM daily.

Currently runs from South Takeout only – Use for transportation back to South Entrance parking from end of tube run.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Runs from the South Entrance to the North Entrance – Use for transportation up to north launch for kayaks, canoe and SUP launch.

LIFE VEST RENTALS

Recommended for young children and weak/non – Swimmers $8/vest plus tax. Rentals available in the General Store.

KEY HOLDING SERVICE

Don’t lose your keys in the River! Key Holding Service is $3.50 plus tax. Additional rental fees associated with tube and watercraft rentals.

Key Holding services available in the General Store.

 TUBE RENTAL SERVICE

Choose your tube type. Rentals are available at the General Store ticket window.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Wristbands for park transportation available at the General Store ticket window. 

AIR SERVICE

Air for tubes brought into the park is available for $1.25.

GIFT CARDS

Gift cards for Tubing & Paddling trips now available – Click “Book Now!” button to purchase.