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Storm Update – Park and Overnight Accommodations Closed 

Effective Oct. 1, 2024: To help ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the park and any associated overnight accommodations are closed due to Hurricane Helene. The Florida State Parks reservation team will email guests with affected reservations to make alternate arrangements or issue refunds. The park and its overnight accommodations will reopen as soon as conditions allow. Please visit our Storm Updates page for more information.

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Woman in Kyak on the Suwannee River

Suwannee River State Park

Where nature and history meet in a timeless experience

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective July 1, 2024: The campground at Suwannee River State Park is closed to all reservations and walk-ins due to a campground upgrade project. Anticipated to last until August 2025. New cabin reservations are still closed.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective Dec. 8, 2023: The overlook at Suwannee River State Park is temporarily closed for repairs.

Hours

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

3631 201st Path
Live Oak FL 32060

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Contact Info

386-362-2746

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Welcome to Suwannee River State Park

On foot or by canoe, experiencing the park’s historical significance is its own timeless reward.


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At the intersection of the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers, patches of rain lilies spring up on earthen mounds built to defend against Union Navy gunboats.

This park is alive with history. Visitors can see remnants of a 19th-century steamship and two ghost towns that have been reclaimed by the sandhill wilderness, which is home to diverse and imperiled native species.

Look out over the river or stop by Little Gem Spring, and you are treading on storied ground. 

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Erica Lewis
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Manager's Message

If you are looking to get back to nature and enjoy "the Real Florida,” Suwannee River is definitely the place to be! Now is the perfect time to enjoy all that is offered at Suwannee River State Park.
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Explore the Suwannee River

Stretching from southern Georgia to the Gulf of Mexico, the Suwannee River winds 246 miles! Now that's a journey. Bring your canoe or kayak, or rent one nearby, and spend the day exploring the two rivers that wind through this awesome park.
Image of the porch of a cabin with a rocking chair and cornhole board  at Suwannee River State Park.
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Stay Overnight at Suwannee River

Five riverside cabins will allow you to take a much-needed break in nature while maintaining the comfort and coziness of home. Park trails and the Suwannee River are easily accessed, and disconnecting from the world is encouraged in this rustic and peaceful setting.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Boating
Boating
Camping
Camping
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Weddings
Weddings

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Cabins
Cabins
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Laundry
Laundry
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV

Suwannee River State Park Photo Gallery

Lime Sink Run
Image of dark pine tree trunks standing out in the mist at suwannee river state park.
Archway into Park
Spring Run to the River
Family Biking on Sandhill Trail
Image of two white lillies amongst the groundcover at suwannee river state park.
Image of a single headstone enclosed by a fence and covered with grass in the old columbus cemetery at suwannee river state park. Pine sandhill habitat is seen in the background.
Image of an alligator's partially submerged head at suwannee river state park.
Young longleaf pines are seen alongside the Sandhill Trail at Suwannee River State Park.
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Trails of Suwannee

Wander down any one of the many trails at Suwannee River State Park and experience the abundance of flora and fauna that may be found along the banks of this historic river.
Image of railroad tracks and bridge running through Suwannee River State Park.
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History and Culture of Suwannee

Most folks have never heard of the towns of Columbus or Ellaville. They also aren’t aware that the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida occurred because of a railroad bridge nestled in a long-forgotten part of the state.

People Make the Parks

An image of Amy Bauer

Staff Spotlight, Amy Bauer

Amy has always known she wanted to work with nature and animals. After studying Wildlife Ecology, it was a natural step for her to find work with the Florida Park Service to protect our natural resources.
Volunteer Lannes Morris-Murphy

Volunteer Spotlight

Lannes Morris-Murphy has been volunteering for just under one year. She has accomplished a lot in a short time. 
North Florida Springs Alliance

North Florida Springs Alliance

Friends Groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

This Park is Recognized by:

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Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

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