Located on the beautiful Suwannee River, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park celebrates North Florida’s natural beauty, regional craftsmanship, and a legendary American composer.

This unique state park is named in honor of Stephen Foster, a 19th century composer whose tunes for the family parlor and traveling minstrel show remain American favorites. His composition, “Old Folks at Home” immortalized the Suwannee River. Since 1935 it has also been known as Florida’s state song. Visitors to the 888-acre park can tour the Stephen Foster Museum and Carillon Tower, or take a canoe or kayak excursion along the Suwannee River. Trails are available for hiking and bicycling.

In Craft Square working artists and craftsmen share their skills in classes and workshops. Weekly demonstrations and classes are offered in quilting, blacksmithing, basketry, pottery, stain glass and more. Special events throughout the year include an Antique Tractor Show, Quilt Show, Rural Folklife Days, and the prestigious Florida Folk Festival, now celebrating its 51st year.

Elderhostel programs on natural history and local culture are offered during the winter months for adult leisure and learning. School field trips to tour the park and for special events are offered throughout the year. Group tours also can be arranged for motorcoach operators or for smaller groups. Campground programs on topics from nature hikes to Florida history are offered every weekend from October through April.

The park also features a beautiful Gift Shop offering traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, regional foods, jewelry, toys, Florida books and music, and Stephen Foster memorabilia.

Our facilities are also available for rentals for business meetings and social occasions.

Hours of Operation

Museum, Tower and Gift Shop are open from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. daily.

Driving Directions

Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs.

From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 - Old Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left.

From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 - Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.

Park Fees

Admission Fee - $4.00 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 is $1.00

Camping Fee - $16.00 per night per campsite.

Nelly Bly’s Kitchen - $60.00 per day.

Auditorium - $60.00 per day.

Food Shelter - $30.00 per day.

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Post Office Drawer G White Springs, Florida 32096 Phone: 386-397-2733 Park Manager: Valinda Subic