Ichetucknee Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $6 per vehicle (2-8). Ichetucknee Springs is a spring on the Ichetucknee River in Suwannee County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Midpoint Tube Launch closed until further notice for repairs (effective March 17, 2026). Tubers launch from Dampier's Landing until 5 p.m.; Blue Hole/Headspring close before park closing. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
| Water clarity | Park: Blue Hole stays a constant 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Parking | South entrance 12087 SW US Hwy 27, Fort White (tubing/rentals); North entrance 8294 SW Elim Church Rd for swimming/Blue Hole. |
| When it fills | All entrance is first-come, first-serve; advance online payment does not guarantee entry or bypass the ranger-station line. |
| Fee | $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant or motorcycle; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers |
| Hours | 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; everyone must be off the river by 6 p.m. EST |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (Ichetucknee Springs State Park) |
| Note | Concessionaire tube/kayak rentals and tram/shuttle at south entrance; Midpoint Launch closed for repairs as of March 17, 2026. |
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Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
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| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Ichetucknee Springs open?
Midpoint Tube Launch closed until further notice for repairs (effective March 17, 2026). Tubers launch from Dampier's Landing until 5 p.m.; Blue Hole/Headspring close before park closing. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; everyone must be off the river by 6 p.m. EST.
Can you swim at Ichetucknee Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Ichetucknee Springs. A mild current is reported here.
How do you get to Ichetucknee Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: South entrance 12087 SW US Hwy 27, Fort White (tubing/rentals); North entrance 8294 SW Elim Church Rd for swimming/Blue Hole. All entrance is first-come, first-serve; advance online payment does not guarantee entry or bypass the ranger-station line.
Do you need a reservation for Ichetucknee Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Ichetucknee Springs?
The fee is $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant or motorcycle; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers.
What are the rules at Ichetucknee Springs?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is not allowed.
Nearby
Public land
Ichetucknee Springs is inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park .
Sources
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- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, hazardNote / access.amenities.note, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / current, access.roadSurface)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park/hours-fees (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours, access.fee, access.permitRequired / parkingPattern, swimmerNotes.entryType)
- https://ichetuckneesprings.com/getting-here/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ichetucknee-springs-state-park/experiences-amenities (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs, rules.camping)
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