Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Launch from the boat ramp under US 129 Bridge.  Traveled upstream until reaching the Ichetucknee River. Enter the Ichetucknee river and paddle under the old railroad bridge and US 27 into the State Park. From there paddle past the landings and tubing launch points to the spring head. You can not paddle into the springs directly, but there is a boardwalk that you can take to see the springs. Round trip is about 18 miles. [Note: once you cross under the US 27 bridge going upstream, you have entered the Ichetucknee River State Park and must follow all park rules.]

Going up stream on the Santa Fe

Entrance to to Ichetucknee River

The current is moving very fast under the US 27 
and old Railroad bridges, be prepared for some 
hard paddling to enter the park

December days and no tubers!!!

More River views

River Bluffs

North of mid point the river opens up before 
closing in again with a nice canopy. 

Heading back down the Ichetucknee

Heading In and takeout on the Santa Fe, 
this is also your launch site under the US 129 Bridge.

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