KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The river will be closed starting January 13, 2025 for a minimum of two weeks to clean up additional downed trees from the hurricanes this year. The North Entrance trails, Head Spring and Blue Hole will remain open during this time.

getting here

Where to Go

South Entrance

Use this entrance for all tubing activities, as well as all watercraft rentals.

South Entrance Address:
12087 SW US HW 27
Fort White, FL 32038

North Entrance

Limited Parking at North Entrance for guests swimming, picnicking and hiking, including Blue Hole.

North Entrance Address:
8294 SW Elim Church Road
Fort White, FL 32038

Park Hours

8 AM to sundown, 365 days a year.

Rentals

Tube Rentals from Midpoint: Currently Unavailable
Tube Rentals from Dampier's Landing:
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Canoe, Kayak, Stand-up Paddle Rentals:
From North Launch 9 AM - 1:30 PM
From Dampier's Landing 9 AM to 3:30 PM

(Note: Purchase all rentals at South Entrance General Store.)

Tram Service

South Entrance Tram Service: 9 AM - 5:00 PM

Runs from South Takeout, use for transportation back to South Entrance parking from end of tube run.

Shuttle Service

Runs between South Entrance General Store to North Entrance. Use for transportation up to North Entrance launch for kayaks, SUP and canoe launch.

General Store

9 AM - 4 PM Daily.
Located at the South Entrance.

Riverside Grill

10 AM - 4:00 PM Weekends Only.
Located at the North Entrance.

Parking & Fees

State Park Admission: $6 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4 Single Occupant Vehicle. $4 Motorcycle Fee (one or two people). $2 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Tram Fee

Due to the closure of Midpoint, the tram fee has been temporarily reduced from $8 to $6.

PRIVATE BOAT Shuttle Fee

$15 plus tax per passenger and $15 per boat. (All private watercraft must exit river at Dampier's Landing). $7.50 per person plus tax and $7.50 per boat for South Dock Shuttle pick up to return at South Entrance.

Life Vest Rentals

Recommended for young children and weak/non-swimmers.
$8/vest plus tax.

Key Holding Service

$3.50 plus tax additional rental fees associated with tube and watercraft rentals.