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Area Information
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| In Fanning Springs Florida you can go kayaking,
diving, fishing, swimming or boat the rivers, springs, runs and
streams of the Suwannee River Valley. Thousands fish for bass,
bream, catfish, stump knockers, and perch. Others swim in the spring
boils or enjoy tubing down the crystal clear Ichetucknee. |
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| Canoeing and kayaking are fun as many paddle
silently by and pontoon boaters ease along in comfort. Power boaters
and water-skiers enjoy the river and springs. Divers search the
remains of sunken ships and prehistoric sites in the river and
certified divers can explore caves in springs.
Suwannee is a wonderful river for boats of almost any size. Any
boat, power or sail, that can get in the 7' deep entrance channel
from the Gulf or be trailer launched, can go as far as the 34' high
bridge at Fanning Spring. Boats that can make it under the 10'
Nature Coast Trail Bridge above Fanning Springs will have clear
sailing all the way to Branford. The distance from the Gulf to
Branford is a pristine 76 miles. River depths are normally between 7
to 55 feet and good water can usually be found right up to the
riverbank. The Suwannee does not have a marked or maintained
navigational channel. There are several sandbars, which must be
avoided. During flood periods, the river should not be used for
recreational purposes of any kind. |
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| Fanning Springs State Park is located on the
Suwannee River; this inviting source of cool, clear water has
attracted people for thousands of years. As a strong 2nd magnitude
springs, Fanning Springs provides refreshing swimming or snorkeling
on a hot day. Visitors can enter the park by car or arrive by boat
from the Suwannee River. Many visitors enjoy the picnic area,
playground, and volleyball court or use the park's large open areas
for ball games, throwing Frisbees, and also for events. There is a
canoe/kayak launch available, a nature trail and a boardwalk that
overlooks the river. In the summer the gazebo at the end of the
boardwalk is a fine place to watch sturgeon jumping. Manatees are
often seen in the springs during the winter months and occasionally
in the summer. White-tailed deer, gray squirrels, red-shouldered
hawks, pileated woodpeckers, and barred owls are some of the other
animals seen in the park. If you bring a pet please remember they
must be on a hand held leash no longer than six feet. For the safety
of our non-pet owning guests, there are restricted areas (the main
picnic and swimming areas). Please observe signs and restrict pets
to more remote sections of the park. The Park is located on U.S.
19/98 in the town of Fanning Springs. For Information about Fanning
Springs State Park, please call 352-463-3420. |
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