Hiking along upland forest trails and through sandhill communities, catch glimpses of year-round wildlife, such as whitetail deer and wild turkey, as they forage in habitats deliberately burned as part of our efforts to preserve and maintain original domains of the state. For the most adventurous visitor, a swim in the Ichetucknee River headspring's year-round 72 degree waters or a tube float along the Park's lower river will prove to be a most stimulating and memorable experience.

A series of springs discharging 233 million gallons of water daily gives rise to the clear sparkling Ichetucknee River, which flows for six miles through hammock and swamp before it joins the Santa Fe River. A sandhill community upland of the river supports an abundance of wildlife. Ichetucknee's head spring was declared a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1972.

Hours of Operation

We are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Ichetucknee Springs State Park is located four miles northwest of Fort White, off S.R. 47 and 238.

Park Fees

Admission Fee (no river use) - $5.00 per vehicle (limit 8 people per vehicle).

Single Car Occupant - $3.00
Motorcycle Fee (one or two persons) - $3.00

Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, each passenger in vehicle with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit – Admission fee $1.00

An Honor Fee of $3.00 per vehicle is payable at the pay station when the Entrance Station is closed. Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, each passenger in vehicle with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrace permit - Admission fee is $1.00

Bus Tour Fee - $40.00 or $1.00 per person, whichever is less (driver admitted free).

Admission fee allows visitors access for picnicking, swimming at the head springs and hiking.

Admission Fee (with river use during peak tubing season) - $5.00 per person.

Admission fee allows visitors access for tubing as well as picnicking, swimming and hiking.

The peak tubing season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is allowed from both the north and south entrances. Tram and shuttle service is provided.

Admission Fee (with river use during off-season) – $5.00 per vehicle (limit 8 people per vehicle). Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit – Admission fee $1.00

An Honor Fee of $3.00 per vehicle or $1.00 per person is payable at the pay station when the Entrance Station is closed.

Bus Tour Fee - $40.00 or $1.00 per person, whichever is less (driver admitted free).

Admission fee allows visitors access for tubing, from south entrance only, as well as picnicking, swimming and hiking.

During the off-season of early September through the end of May, tubing is allowed from the south entrance only. Trams and shuttles will not be provided.

Large Picnic Pavilion Fee - $40.00 per day. This pavilion seats 80 to 100 people and is located at the South Take-Out. Please call the park to make reservations: 386-497-4690.

Small Picnic Pavilion Fee - $30.00 per day. There are two small pavilions available. Each pavilion seats 40 to 50 people and are located at the South Entrance. Please call the park to make reservations: 386-497-4690.

Canoeing Fee - $5.00 per person year around.

Scuba Diving Fee - $10.00 per person, October through March.

Ichetucknee Springs State Park 12087 S.W. US Hwy 27 Fort White, Florida 32038 Phone: 386-497-2511 Park Manager: Tom Brown