Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Natural spring state park in Fort White, United States.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a natural spring park in Fort White, Florida. The park covers dense hardwood forest along a narrow river fed by springs, leading through sandy banks to swimming areas.
The land belonged to a mining company until 1970, operating phosphate mines in the area. The State of Florida then converted the tract into a public park, preserving the springs and river stretches for visitors.
The river served as a lifeline for Timucua communities who fished and gathered along these wooded corridors for centuries. Today families float downstream on inner tubes in the summer, enjoying the same clear springs that keep the water cool and welcoming.
Trails lead from parking areas to launch points on the riverbank, where many visitors start their trip. The best time is mornings on weekdays to avoid crowds in summer.
One of the spring outlets emerges into a deep basin known as Blue Hole, visited by divers for its underwater caves and stable visibility. The temperature stays the same year-round, offering a cool swim on hot summer days.
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