Advance reservations are strongly encouraged to ensure your river experience on the day of your visit. In addition, liability waivers are required for both tubing and paddling. You can reserve your tube or paddlecraft and complete your liability waiver in advance online, which will also get you on the river more quickly. Use the “Book Now!” button to reserve.

Gate entry into Ichetucknee Springs is NOT included in your reservation. It is a separate fee that is paid to the at the ranger station in order to enter the park.

Option A: 1 Vehicle, No Shuttle

1) Park at North Entrance.

2) Launch from North boat launch.

3) Paddle downstream, then paddle back up stream.

4) Exit from North boat launch and return to vehicle.

Option B: 1 Vehicle, No Shuttle

1) Park at South Entrance

2) Carry vessel to Dampier’s Landing and enter water (no floating dock). Dampier’s Landing Trail is ¼ miles.

3) Paddle up stream, then back downstream.

4) Exit from Dampier’s Landing.

5) Carry back to where vehicle is parked.

Note: Cars can pull up as close as possible by using loop behind general store. This does not prevent the ¼ mile walk.

Option C: 2 Vehicles, No Shuttle

Drop all vessels off at the North Vessel Launch.

Park one vehicle at the South Entrance. Use second vehicle to bring driver of first vehicle back to the North Entrance.

Paddle down river and exit from Dampier’s Landing. Walk vessels to parking area (¼ mile walk).

Use vehicle parked at the South Entrance to return all paddlers to vehicles to North.

Note: Never leave paddling equipment unattended.

 Option D: Concession Operated Shuttle

1) Park at South Entrance

2) Purchase shuttle tickets.

3) Take shuttle to North Boat Launch. Enter water.

4) Paddle downstream.

5) Exit from Dampier’s Landing or South Takeout depending on your ticket selection.

6) Carry vessel back to vehicle (¼ miles) if exited from Dampier’s Landing.

You may change the time/date of your reservation by calling
386-497-1500 or by emailing [email protected]. Reservation change requests should be made at least 24 hours before your reservation and are subject to availability.

You may cancel your reservation by calling
386-497-1500 or by emailing [email protected]. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to your reservation to receive a refund. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice cannot be refunded. However, you can select a new date for your reservation (subject to availability) or exchange it for a digital gift certificate to be used for a future paddle or tube experience.

Private tubes (60″ or less in diameter) and outside tube rentals are allowed, however, rental through Paddling Adventures within the park is recommended for convenience.

No glitter, bean bag-filled or confetti-filled tubes permitted on the river.

Yes, you can bring your own kayak/canoe to the park. We offer a shuttle service from the South Entrance to the north canoe launch. The cost is $15/person + $15/boat + tax. Note: No return shuttle transport is available for private vessels from Dampier’s Landing and South Takeout.

No. Ichetuckee State Park offers outdoor activities. Inclement weather can affect these activities with delays or closures. Please check the weather before visiting the park as you would if scheduling any outdoor activity.

Group rates are available for corporate, civic, church, veterans and nonprofits. Click here for email inquiry, or call 386-497-1500 for details.

Pets are permitted inside Ichetucknee State Park, however, they are not permitted on or near the water. Where allowed, pets must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet and well-behaved at all times. 

There are charcoal grills situated throughout the park. You may also bring your own grill to the park.

Yes. You are welcome to bring in a cooler into the park but not on the river. Coolers will be checked at the gate. Please do not bring alcohol or glassware as they are not permitted. Floating coolers are also not permitted.

Camping is not permitted within Ichetucknee Springs State Park, however, O’Leno State Park is just 18 miles away and does permit camping. It is very easy to go back and forth between the two parks. There are also several local private camping options nearby. 

Yes, we accept all major credit and debit cards for any rental or service.