​A rare Florida waterfall beauty!…read more Falling Creek Falls is a stunning little park. The trail is a quick 0.6-mile loop that is mostly a beautifully maintained, elevated wooden boardwalk, making it highly accessible. You can hear the roar of the falls before you even see them! The water drops over a limestone ledge into a ravine, creating a beautiful contrast with the surrounding cypress and magnolia trees. ​Tip: The water volume depends heavily on recent rainfall, so it's especially impressive after a good storm! There's also a great playground and clean picnic areas at the trailhead. Just note that dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Cute little stop on the road trip. It's a nice little park, with restrooms. The path is stroller…read morefriendly - thanks to whoever posted that before me! Good for a quick commune with nature.

For my first ever Spring Visit, Madison Blue Springs State Park definitely delivered. Crystal Blue…read moreSpring Water surrounded by nature is the way to swim. This was honestly a magical visit. Complete with diving holes and some serious hiking trails we had a great time. The clean and accessible bathrooms and showers were perfect for getting back on the road dry and longing for another visit. Other than that, the pictures speak for themselves.

Very cozy location with gazebo for picnic bbq. Close parking. To reach the water needs to use…read morestairs or down through trees roots very carefully. I find the water very cold for summer time. Very well oriented trained staff.

Remote and private great location to see the Suwannee river, horse back ride and hike. A little…read moretucked away but it adds to the charm

We stayed at the adjacent river camp and had an amazing two nights. The public put-in is a little…read moretough to find, about a mile and a half down a rutted road from the river camp. But there's ample parking and a large sand beach, easy for launching your craft. The trip down the stairs to the beach is a little irksome to manage, but not very bad. Note that we left the river camp with several Lone Star ticks attached to us -- so please do yourself a favor and use DEET, wear long pants and avoid brushing up against any tall grasses or bushes.

When we first started our trail I was very doubtful because you could see how flat the land is…read morealong the tree lines and not typically the type of area I like to hike in we almost turned around, one we got to where the trail turned into a loop that's when we started realizing we made the right decision. We followed the dunns fall trail and the shared dunns fall with the pioneer trail. Before we got to this trail we spent some time driving on the surrounding dirt roads looking for this short access parking look which we were closing but I would recommend going straight down Nolan road which will turn into a dirt road, if you can handle it, make a left and there will be Phillips branch crossing parking area and that would cut at least a half a mile off of your hike and honestly you would not be missing much. My health app tells me I did about 8,000 steps, the trail might have been three miles long but it also was not that taxing on my body. The trail was amazing, it's difficult to find interesting trails with such elevation and this one is kept up so nicely and is extremely beautiful. I usually would go just for the water feature but the star of this place is the trail its self because of how much it has to offer. It does get confusing out there so I recommend planning on where you're going to park and bring a little bag with some essentials just to make your trip More comfortable, or you could stay the night at their reservable camp grounds and I thought it was really cool that even thought the camp ground are a long the trail, they're very secluded and you are able to drive up to it where I thought you would have to park and walk . The following link is to an online map of the forest. Good luck! https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/27859/file/Jenningsstateforest-entireforest.pdf

Jennings State Forest is a gem in NE FL. I ventured out with a group yesterday to do the Dunn's…read moreFarm trail. I've also hiked much of the Pioneer Trail. The trails are well maintained and well marked with blazes. The trails take you through a wealth of biological diversity from pine forests to uplands that hug Black Creek and other smaller creeks. I haven't camped so can't speak to the campgrounds but the camp sites are well marked. Cost to visit is $2 pass that can be purchased online. The parking lot does not have good reception so better to purchase in advance. Parts of the trail is shaded but a lot of it is in the sun so be aware if visiting during the hotter months.

11 miles of trails, some really neat scenic country (plus Little Shoals which is very worth…read moreexploring). Great chances for seeing wildlife and trails are overall well-maintained. However, a note: it is easy to get lost, easy also to get confused where to park and end up as I did on non-biking (but hiking) trails over on the other side of the highway at Little Shoals instead. Easy, for that matter, even to end up on random dirt roads to someone's hunting cabin or on the Florida Trail which also cuts through here. So watch where you are, remember how to get back where you came from. And enjoy it: though not technically challenging, it's a lot of fun and once again, the chances for wildlife sightings are probably better than in many of the more-trafficked State Parks.

Gar Pond Trail is the least known trail amongst the surrounding trails in White Springs (FL). It is…read moremainly a flat trail great for biking, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. Most of the Gar Pond biking trail are single tracks. Gar Pond is estimated to be a 4.75 mile trail respectively, but that all depends on which trails ends you ride into as it covers more acreage. There are sections of the trail that are scenic. Some of the biking trails are well marked, and some are not. So one wrong turn and you will find yourself riding and riding for miles. There is not much continuity from one trail end to another in some area. I feel that first time riders or hikers may find themselves lost in these trails. The main lure of this trail is Jacob's Crossing, a wooden bridge that crosses about, which is cool to ride on and cross. Additionally, Gar Pond Trail is a trail used for an event called IDIDARIDE, a 50 mile off-road challenge ride that occurs annually. The Gar Pond Trails is calculated to be a 6 miles for the event. Other than that, if you like light riding or hiking and are into new trail exploration, then this is a nice trail to venture to. Happy trails to you.

This park is a bit off the beaten path but it is definitely worth checking out. The springs…read morethemself are definitely cool, as is the trailhead and I enjoyed chilling on the couple tables that were there specifically there for that very purpose. Being here maybe understand what day did Stephen Foster write the classic song "Way Down Upon the Suwannee River," the beauty and serenity here is a balm for your soul, both soothing and making you realize that there is more to this world than the hustle and bustle of the cities and the grind of your career. Just up the street from here is the local attraction that is known, at least locally, as the Graffiti Bridge. It is not that far off of Interstate 10 and worth the trip. I would hazard a guess that it would take you fifteen minutes out of your way and that is counting both going to and getting back on the highway. Once again, head over that way, you will not be disappointed. Check out both the springs and the Graffiti Bridge. You will be better for the experience.

Not the best time of the year to visit since we had family from out town we decided to came. Was…read moregreeted by Ucrânia man also checking it out. It's springs in the pass used to heal chronic pain because it's concentrated amount of mineral that bad way very smelly.

This review is for the park itself. We love this park and the serene tranquility that we experience…read moreeach time we come to spend the night it makes for a complete experience being close to the I-10 but far enough that makes it different than other stops with more traffic This time of the year the proximity to the Suwannee River does not have the same effect as in hotter months where mosquitoes can eat you good. March and April have always been our favorite months for a quick overnight stay and when the Museum was open we have stayed longer. Dog poop bag stations are well stocked unlike other State Parks, but I am still concerned about their budget. Almost sure it is the best State Park of Hamilton County Time to make reservations, there are months that bookings are almost impossible since kayaking and canoeing are popular sports on the River

Very informative and educational. Will be back to walk some of the trails in cooler weatherread more

Beautiful park! Definitely worth stopping in if you were in…read morethe area. This park is nice hiking trails in a good play area for kids. The bridge is closed down but it's still really pretty and a nice change from being in the city.

This is a historic CCC park! Lots of great trails and campgrounds. Close to many other springs and…read morewithin minutes to some places of interest outside the park!

First time at this small State Park not too far from the Interstate just be careful not to enter…read morename of park in your GPS but the actual address because it will take you to a dead end street where it is very hard to make a Uturn if you are with a toe that can not back up, luckily I barely made it otherwise I would have had to disconnect in the rain. Campground itself is small and sites don't seem to be level. Front to back is easier to level your rig but when one side is higher than the other gives you an awkward feeling inside, rain slope I understand

Making this my year to visit more state parks along the gulf coast. Suwannee River made the list,…read moreand glad it did. Not a ton to do, but great place to relax and step back in time. The river is beautiful. The short hikes along the river bank, to the civil war sites and to the forgotten town of Columbus, FL are all well worth your time. The campground is well maintained, with a very nice, and obviously new, restroom/shower complex. Most camp sites are fairly close to one another, but the trees provide some privacy. Super friendly ranger staff, as well!