​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.

It's very nice waterfall when there's enough water to actually fall. A cute little park for the…read morekids to play picnic area for parties and a nice walk in the woods to the fall.

We needed a place to just chill while killing some time in the area. Wow... Valdosta really has a…read moregreat park! A nice dog park with agility area and separated for large and small breeds. Huge soccer fields, baseball fields, walking track, frisbee golf, and nature trails. All was very well maintained and kept up. The park was very clean, except for some trash in the ditches but i believe that was because the heavy rains in the area recently. Beautiful park! Great job Valdosta.

Great fun today watching grandsons travel ball tournament . Huge playground here also. Parking is…read morehorrible but there is a extra parking lot across the street. Lots of fields in this park. Lots of Shade here. Concessions were pretty reasonable with a pretty good selection of items. Bathrooms stayed clean throughout the day. Staff worked hard all day to complete a successful tournament.

Rum Island Springs County Park is located in the Fort White/High Springs area of North Central…read moreFlorida, 28-miles from Gainesville. It's $5 entry per vehicle and hours are 8am - 7pm daily. Rum Island is a tucked away natural springs pool that's catered towards younger crowds (imo) with mostly shallow waters. There's a row of buoys separating the springs from the Santa Fe River. Visits here can be real quick, under an hour unless you're launching kayaks or barbecuing with family for the day. The white sands of the springs are crystal-clear most times throughout the day and the waters showcase vibrant aquamarine colors when the sun breaks from the clouds. There's even a turquoise limestone cavity that pumps out the pool's 72-degree spring waters. There are some opportunistic moments for worthwhile picture takings and recordings, but...Rum Island is so small and shallow that it feels like standing in the center of the kiddie springs at a waterpark. As much as I enjoyed the views, I felt out of place. It wasn't my favorite Florida springs park to visit, but I still respect it for its scenic surroundings. Finally, there are plenty of kayakers and paddle boarders floating past the springs. Visitors can leave their belongings anywhere on the grass. Overall, I'm glad I got a glimpse into what Rum Island Springs Park is about, which has me motivated to visit the local gold standard benchmarks...Ichetucknee Springs, Ginnie Springs and Gilchrist Blue Springs.

Although the spring is nice, parking is horrible. The park has no one enforcing proper parking and…read morepeople will block you in, block the road. It is a nightmare. Definitely need some regulation here.

There isn't much to this park, it is basically just an open field give me downtown area of Live…read moreOak, Florida. According to the sign oh, it was the site of a newspaper that was burned down by a criminal act. It is still a pleasant place to enjoy lunch or maybe just watch the world go by.

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

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!

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.

This place is a gem. It sits along the Suwanee river and from what I'm told, it is never too busy…read more(according to my brother who is a local), and from my own observation, it wasn't too busy. The water was higher than normal due to the recent rain, so the limestone bridge that people usually put their stuff on, was covered with water. Check out my video! But that's no matter, we just put our stuff up on a patch of grass next to one of the many trees surrounding this little swimming hole. Of course, away from the water is a picnic area with lots of tables, BBQ grilles, and shaded pavilions you could use. Like any other spring, the water was crystal clear and cold-it was refreshing! One thing you might learn about me is that I love to snorkel. So, in true Shannon form, I took the opportunity to snorkel around the rocks and to my surprise, we found several small bullets. We also watched 2 turtles sun themselves, schools of mullet swim by, and a couple of snakes high up on the ledges (away from people). For the most part, the water is too deep to stand, so beware with little ones. However, the limestone edges made a great little shallow area for kids to play. There's a bathroom up on stilts, so you have to climb stairs to get to them. It also has a manual elevator to use if you have a wheelchair. There's cabins that can be rented through ReserveAmerica and those are also up on stilts. I promply added it to my bucket list. The cabins looked huge and they have porches that overlook the river. I've never been inside but I plan to, at some point. Overall it was a wonderful escape into the woods surrounded by mother nature.

Nice and cozy cabin deep in the woods. Limited cell service and no television but it's a lovely…read moretranquil place. Truly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful nature.

If you are anywhere NEAR Thomasville, GA PLEASE go see this MAGNIFICENT TREE!!! She is SPECTACULAR…read morein every sense. The energy this tree exudes is that of peace, strength and wisdom! Oh, what I'd do to see a video of this tree's life! 341 YEARS OLD!!! You just gotta go see it! Then either walk or drive to any of the awesome local restaurants and shops!!! I can't wait to go back and I will! This tree has my heart and respect! Please go see it! You'll be so glad you did! But if you have kiddo's - PLEASE don't let them climb on her! After all she US 341+ years old. She deserves our greatest respect!!

The Big Oak was a nice place to stop. We took a photo with the tree, and the instructions were easy…read moreto follow. We stopped by on a Sunday, and there was no one around. Very easy to find and worth the stop! I was a little worried because Google Maps told us the tree closed at 5 PM, but that was not the case lol