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Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, FL 32060, Ph: 386.362.1001, Ph: 800.226.1066(FL only), Fax: 386.362.1056, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Best Recreational Opportunities


Best Recreational Opportunities at a Glance

Biking, hiking, horseback riding, and nature study are available on all District lands. However, not all District lands have developed facilities. The best recreational opportunities are listed below:

 

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Falling Creek Falls

 

X

 

 

 

 

X

 

Big Shoals

X

X

 

X

X

 

X

 

White Springs

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Little Shoals

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Gar Pond

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Stephen Foster

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Mattair Springs

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Camp Branch

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Suwannee Springs

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

Holton Creek

 

X

 

X

X

 

 

 

Falmouth Springs

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

Ellaville

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

Anderson Springs

X

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Black

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

North Mill Creek

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

South Mill Creek

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Owens Spring

 

 

 

X

 

 

X

 

Jennings Bluff

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devil's Hammock

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atsena Otie

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabbage Creek

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Cabbage Grove

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Goose Pasture

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mallory Swamp

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steinhatchee Springs

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

R.O. Ranch

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

Steinhatchee Falls

 

 

 

X

 

 

X

Swimming

Additionally, the District has two permitted swimming facilities – Suwannee Springs and Falmouth Springs.

People swimming in the rivers and springs should take warning that conditions around the water can be dangerous. Steep banks, dark waters, swift currents, changing depths, hidden rocks, trees, debris, and unstable structures are common hazards.

 

ATV Use

There are 38 miles of ATV trails in Mallory Swamp. The trailhead is located on Sandy Road; the trail is marked with a 5- by 5-inch brown sign displaying an ATV icon.The trail is open during non-hunting times from late April to late September.

All persons operating an ATV are required to have a daily Special Use Authorization (SUA) in their possession while riding. The SUA can be obtained from the information kiosk at the ATV trail parking area. ATV use is prohibited on other District lands.

 

Geocaching

Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for global positioning satellite (GPS) device users. Hunting for a cache is a good way for participants to take advantage of the wonderful features of natural areas.

Although Geocache websites routinely promote good stewardship, the potential exists for resource damage, user conflicts, or safety issues caused by inappropriately placed caches and/or links that do not provide adequate information about the area.

 

Before placing a cache on District lands, please contact the District's Land Management Specialist at 386.362.1001, 800.226.1066 (FL only), or by Email with the exact cache location.

 

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