River Flooding Update 9/4/24: Visitor services are fully operational! All tubes will launch from Dampier’s Landing. Tram service will be offered from South Takeout. Due to the river’s level, the float requires 2-3 hours, and the last tube must be launched by 3pm. The river remains fully open for kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding as well.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and offers visitors ample opportunity to bird watch throughout the park. Bird enthusiasts might expect to see a variety of water birds, American kestrel, northern bobwhite, eastern wild turkey, barred owl, red-headed woodpecker, Bachman’s sparrow and many more. Bring your binoculars and checklist on your next visit!
Wildlife is abundant around Ichetucknee Springs. During your visit, you may spot many different species including manatees, turtles, river otters or gopher tortoise.
Keep a keen eye out for the smallest park residents, such as the Ichetucknee Siltsnail, Santa Fe Cave Crayfish and numerous species of butterflies.