Awesome place for hiking The sound of the Suwannee River…read morerapids are so suiting to the ears. No water falls. They did had some controlled fire going nothing to be scared of. Nature is a mast and I really enjoy my nature walk today. Be prepared the a lots of mosquitoes!

Great hidden place for locals off the main road. Great for families. Sliding rock, jump off rock,…read moreand small pool for swimming.

​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.

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

I love this place. The change in temperature within the sinkhole is so fascinating, as is the…read morewildlife you find in the basin. A very beautiful place, I recommend it.

Such beautiful grounds hiding within Gainesville! We had a wonderful time taking advantage of the…read moretrails and stairs to the bottom of the sinkhole! It's a great spot for those who - Want a nice, but non strenuous walk (about a mile around in circle. The stairs are a bit more but there are stops between levels) Wonderful shading with a sweet bird filled environment. Non busy area out of the hustle of life

Beautiful little morning walk. All on a board walk up to the overlook which I'm guessing was…read moreabout... 80 steps? Lost count with the up and down from the toddler. Views were stunning. Excited to come back. Local little gem from an appreciative military fam. 4 stars only because I wish I was able to read the signs. Gotta get more people going to support so they can!

I was told by a regular that this place had fallen into disrepair not too long ago but maybe it's…read morecome back around. We took our two kids here on a break from long road trip and while it's not right on 75, it's a perfect pit stop. I would recommend this to all as it's a really short hike with some beautiful views and it's free. We did not see any of the land/water wildlife while we were here such as alligators or lizards, snakes, and frogs, but we did see some beautiful birds and considering it was the dead of winter, we were happy. The boardwalk is in decent condition and you don't have to worry about a gator jumping up eating you. The tower you get to climb at the end offers great views and a nice finish to the short (approximately .5 miles each way) trip.

What a great park! This is the only main entrance on the Tifton / Valdosta side of the refuge…read more The other entrance is in Waycross, GA... about a 1 1/2 hour drive away. Also the park is a good 15 miles away from Fargo, GA (teeny tiny town) so make sure you have enough gas for the 30+ mile drive there and back. Like Mike T. said the cabins are super nice. 2 bedrooms, large living room, kitchen, and eat in area, and a large screened in porch with rocking chairs. I was with a Cumberland Island park ranger and one of the wildlife refuge employees and they were both surprised by how nice the cabins were as well. They also have camping and RV spaces. I camped one night. The bathrooms are nowhere near as nice as what's going on in the cabins, but that's to be expected I guess. Each camping space has room for about 2 tents and also has a fire pit and picnic table. You park right next to your spot so don't forget to bring as much shit as you do or do not need. You can rent motorized boats, kayaks, and canoes from the visitor center. I was on a Georgia Conservancy trip so they did all the renting for us. The state park is really small. Once you leave the slim canal that takes you from the visitors center to the large canal you are no longer in the the state park. Close to the park is historic Billys Island, which has lots of cool history, but nothing that really shows on the surface. All buildings and things were shipped out back in the early 1900's. Do your research beforehand so you can be in the know. My favorite thing on the water was kayaking to Minnie's Lake and back. It's a much tighter space than in the main canal and is so peaceful. I was with a large group, but there were parts of it where I couldn't see or hear anyone on either side and it was peaceful with all the looming cypress feet away from me and the black water slowly moving past. There is a platform with bathroom at Minnie's Lake so if you need to stretch or poop here's your chance. I didn't see many alligators during the trip up to Minnie's Lake, but once there I saw about 8 or 9 chilling in the water lillies. I also saw a red shouldered hawk, wood stork, anhinga, and loads of white ibis in the main canal.

Love Stephen C. Foster is a great place for camping and see wild animals. Staffs are very friendly…read moreand knowledgeable about the place..