Big Shoals State Park

The state park contains limestone bluffs rising 80 feet above the Suwannee River, creating the largest whitewater rapids section in Florida.

Native American communities utilized the area along the Suwannee River banks for thousands of years before the establishment of the protected parkland.

The park forms part of the Florida National Scenic Trail system, connecting multiple natural areas through a network of maintained pathways.

Visitors can access 28 miles of trails for hiking and biking, with separate entrances at Big Shoals and Little Shoals providing different experiences.

The Suwannee River reaches Class III whitewater classification when water levels measure between 59 and 61 feet above mean sea level.

Location: Columbia County

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/big-shoals-state-park https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/big-shoals-state-park

GPS coordinates: 30.34404,-82.71501

Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:44