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

Birding & wildlife

Experience nature

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.

Click on the map to download the hiking brochure