
Ichetucknee Springs near High Springs and Fort White, Florida provides an abundance of life to the natural habitation in Florida’s northeast region, and is an oasis of sorts year round.

The Ichetucknee 1 post provides information and images of the head water springs and the north entrance to the Ichetucknee River. The images in this post reveal the south end of the river where water travelers usually exit from the peaceful ride.
The flow of the springs creates a beautiful river that was once a secret (somewhat) before 1970. You wouldn’t know it today as thousands converge on the area. The river doesn’t mind though. It just meanders along awaiting new people to jump right in and ride along.

Ichetucknee River flows about six miles through the shaded hammocks and wetlands before joining the Santa Fe River. In 1972 the head spring of the river was declared a national natural landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.


White-tailed deer, raccoons, wild turkeys, wood ducks and great blue herons can be seen from the river. Picnic areas, equipped with tables and grills, are available throughout the park.


A full-service concession offers food, refreshments, and outdoor products from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tubes plus snorkeling and diving equipment can be rented from private vendors outside the park. Located four miles northwest of Fort White, off State Roads 47 and 238. https://www.stateparks.com/ichetucknee_springs_state_park_in_florida.html

Blessings along the Way!
Ron
Beautiful park and beautiful river! Just so tranquil and still. Lucky you!
Thanks so much Amy. It’s fun exploring these neat places. 🙂
You are so welcome, Ron. 🤗
looks lovely however, does this ambience not draw big mouth creaturs that slither?
Yes and yes. We kept a watch out but the slithering kind are not out as much until it starts warming consistently. It’s always good to stay on the regular path though. The maintenance folks keep an eye out for gators. They tend to stay away as the crowds build for summer. 😀
I will let you explore and then show and tell me about it.. -^_^= you do it so well, and are braver than I
Sounds like a good plan. My pleasure. 😀
Wonderful place to be at!❤️❤️
It is fun exploring these back roads. Thanks so much. 🙂
Calm and serene and a little mysterious too 🙂
I agree. I kept a look out for creatures. 😀
I love the reflection of the tress on the water! Truly beautiful place and photos.
Thanks so much. The reflections certainly caught my eye too. It looked like the river was standing still but it was flowing, although not a fast pace. 🙂
Yes I was surprised to read in your post that the river was flowing 🙂
I know. That’s what makes me good for tubing. You can sit in a tube and just relax as you move along.
Ah yes 🙂
Beautiful photos, Ron. I love the reflections in the water.
Thanks Dan. That caught my eye for sure. 🙂
Many happy times floating along that river – usually with the whole church family! ☺️
I agree Sharon. It’s still the same as years ago. 🙂
Lovely 🙂 It looks like a very serene place!
Thanks so much M.B. It is a serene place, at least until summer. 🙂