These services are provided by Cape Leisure Corporation, a concessionaire under contract with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Discover the crystal-clear waters of one of Florida’s best rivers for tubing and paddling at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Fed by nine springs, the Ichetucknee River lets visitors experience the natural beauty of its blue-green waterways year-round. Let the gentle current of the bright turquoise river guide you on a relaxing retreat through shaded hammocks and forests of cypress, maple, oak and pine. Experience the splendor of nature from the clear waters below to the wildlife and flora along the shore. See turtles, otters, deer, birds of prey, wading birds, fish and maybe even manatees and beavers. Rentals including: tubes, rafts, kayaks, stand up paddleboards and canoes are provided by Cape Leisure Corporation, the official park concessions outfitter, located within the State Park. Ichetucknee Springs State Park is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to sundown. Locations:
South Entrance: 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, FL 32038 (Tubing and inflatable rafting rentals, food, retail, sundry supplies)
North Entrance: 8294 Southwest Elim Church Road, Fort White, FL 32038 (Kayak, canoe, SUP rentals, Head Spring, Blue Hole Spring)
Help protect the Ichetucknee River: no food or drinks, pets, fishing, tobacco, alcohol or disposable items on the river (items may be inspected). Non-disposable water containers are permitted.
