We had the best time today with Captain Brandon and his daughter! He communicated very well the…read morenight before and even in the morning about possible nasty weather and what we could expect. Fortunately, the weather held off long enough for us to get our limit within a couple hours! I would definitely go again and recommend him to anyone!

We had such a good time scalloping on our 4th of July trip to Steinhatchee! Captain Brandon was so…read moreaccommodating, helpful, and knowledgeable. We are fortunate to have found him and will now use him every year! Thank you Captain for your help and patience with our group! You're the best!!

County-owned and run park with a beautiful natural spring. There is a "dive platform", which I put…read morein quotes because as a platform diver myself, it's not high enough to be a proper dive platform but still you can do basic stuff or just jump off. Most of our state parks sadly have removed their dive platforms (Fanning, Madison Blue, Gilchrist Blue) so it's nice to find one. There are picnic tables and a I think a playground for little kids plus a sand volleyball court which gets very popular on weekends. Actually, the entire place gets very popular on weekends and I'd advise going on a weekday if possible. Otherwise, it's super-crowded and mostly rowdy teens. There are a lot of fish in the springs but if you want to freedive or snorkel and see them, come on a weekday, ideally in the morning. Once kids come around after school, the dive platform is the highlight and there's enough kids jumping off it to make the water very murky so you won't see anything then underwater. Tips: --It's cash-only, $2 admission for adults, not sure what for little ones. --No footballs: volleyballs are allowed, but no footballs! I asked why and was told by the girl at the concession stand "two boys playing football trampled a Karen who complained". So yeah, that. --The focus is very much on family fun: again, if coming to see nature come on a weekday, ideally early. --If you dive/jump off the platform, swim clear off it immediately. There's likely a middle schooler jumping right after you. Some run, jump, and don't look down and I've been hit before by flying tweens. --The road leading to the park is pretty long and paved. People drive like proverbial bats out of hell on it, 60 MPH or more. Be careful.

The good is it is a nice family swimming hole. With extras like volleyball ball, play ground and a…read moredock the kids jump off of. So many here is supposed to be another her so here goes. Police were there a lot so they have security law enforcement to keep the peace there.

Captain Kyle was amazing from the second he met us on the dock. Super accommodating for the first…read moretimers and the veterans of scalloping. Polite, honest, and full of jokes. His laid back jovial manner is contagious. He knows what he's doing too, we limited out on scallops in 3 hours then beat a pop up storm back to the marina. We'll be back for another scallop trip and I'm even more excited to try him on a fishing charter.

From the owner: Captain Kyle Skipper targets redfish and trout on the inshore waters near Steinhatchee Florida and…read moreoffers four hour, half day (6hour) and full day (8 hour) trips to assist you in an attempt to catch the fish of a lifetime. Scalloping is a perfect get-away for the whole family. You will snorkel in the crystal clear waters while gathering the delicious delicacy that scallops have to offer.

Great place and convenient when staying at Good Times Resort. Lots of big screen TV's and…read morereasonable drinks. The special of Boston butt and fish and chips were very good. The service was good with pleasant and attentive staff.

Ate here the other night after fishing. Food was good, but the portions are small. I got the crab…read moreclaws appetizer -- only a few claws served in an oversized basket, which made it feel even more sparse. Disappointing for the price.

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.

I just stepped into Klan country. Yikes! Paid for a two night cabin stay but left early. You will…read moredefinitely feel unwelcome by the locals if you're not white. The park ranger was extremely nice. She was very friendly and helpful. The cabin was clean and cozy. No internet, TV or cell phone service. We brought our own bed linens, pillows, food and board games. Springs was beautiful but crowded. We did not go in for a swim. Very few practice social distancing and very few wore face covering at the local stores. My husband was told to remove his face mask as it's like strapping a muzzle on his face. What?!?!?!?! I was flabbergasted by her comments. I should've done my research prior. Oh well, lesson learned.

Rangers and staff super friendly and knowledgeable…read more kayaking experience beautiful. Manatees amazing; just be patient and let them come to you.

We were stunned to see such a local hidden gem in Florida. The water looks insane it is like being…read morein the Virgin Islands or the Bahamas that is how clear it is. The park was wonderful with tons of parking, large areas for families with pavilions and bathrooms. We visited on a Wednesday on spring break and it was not to crowded at all which was shocking. Admission is 6$ per vehicle and well worth visiting if you are in the area.

This park is clean and well-staffed. Most of the time, the concession is serving an assortment of…read morekid-loving snacks. There is enough room for everyone, The water is warm (lmao). It's great for birthdays, anniversary, whatever party you want to have. I think you can reserve a table or two, Have fun!!!

I am so sick of places saying they are dog friendly when they aren't. We came here specifically…read morebecause they said this park was dog friendly and we don't want to have to leave our dog behind ever. It cost us $6 to drive in and find that, while you can take your dog on the grassy "park" area, dogs are not allowed on any of the boardwalk walkways or in or even near the water. I can take my dog to much nicer parks for free. My husband and I tried taking turns sitting with the dog while the other went looking for manatees or wildlife. All we saw was dirty water crowded with people. We did not see a single animal besides a squirrel. Then, while I was waiting for my husband to do one of the longer boardwalks, my dog started yelping and jolting from side to side. I looked does to see she was being absolutely swarmed by mosquitoes. I took her back to the car immediately and she had at least 8 visible bites and was shaken. I noticed later that I had three bites on my legs as well and I had made sure to put on sunscreen and bug spray. A majority of the people I personally encountered were definitely tourists, and those that seemed like locals were mostly sitting on their phones while their kids were swimming. We did not have a good experience here and I wouldn't recommend it unless you fall into one of those two groups and think you'll enjoy it. There are so many other great ways to spend a day in this area.

Beautiful place to visit even in February. We caight a few fish. Not as many as we would have…read moreliked. But the Marina is beautiful and so ia the lake. We will be back to thia location.

Some of the worst boats ever. Make sure to not rent boats from here. We had two boats and both…read moreprops were spinning and one of our engines started messing up. Very cheaply made and terrible boats.

I went to Steinhatchee to reminisce and charter a boat to go scalloping recently. Stayed at…read more@SteinhatcheeRiverInn for the weekend and found Captain Mike Baker through the staff @RiverHavenMarina. He was available on really short notice for a sunset cruise to Marker 1 in the Gulf of Mexico. Pretty ride, great conversation. A highlight of the weekend! Rained 29" on my short trip so no scalloping. Rescheduled but bad weather due to Hurricane Dorian so missed the season this year. Scheduled a quick visit for a Steinhatchee River nature tour upstream. The river is beautiful and the Captain is very friendly. It was a wonderful peaceful ride. Next time, I'll schedule a fishing trip!

From the owner: We offer a inshore fishing trip targeting Trout and Redfish. During summer we offer Bay Scallop…read moresnorkeling trips