Ichetucknee Springs State Park
North entrance closes when tube launches reach capacity (typically 11 AM – 1 PM in summer).
Plan your visit to Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Fort White, FL. Tubing season, fees, hours, outfitters, lodging, dining, and family tips for one of Florida's most iconic first-magnitude spring systems.
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Tube launches todayHow tubing works
North launch (Headspring)
6.0 mi·~3.5 hr
CLOSED — at capacityMidpoint launch (Mid-Point)
3.5 mi·~2 hr
47 spots leftSouth takeout
— takeout only
Open
Tubes, gear & guides· highest-intent action for tubersAll operators
- Santa Fe OutfittersSponsored · Partner
Tube + round-trip shuttle
~5 min from south takeout · drop you at headspring
4.9 (2,148)Reserve same-dayFamily-owned since '78$24per person - Adv OutpostSponsored · Viator
Guided kayak — full Ichetucknee run
Naturalist guide · 4 hrs · 8 paddlers max
4.9 (388)Next: Sat 9 AM$78per person - REISponsored · REI
Reef-safe sunscreen + dry bag
Required at the headspring · ships overnight
4.8Free pickup Gainesville$34bundle
Stay nearbySee all 24 stays
- Booking .comSponsored · Booking
Stay near the spring
From $89/nt · free cancellation
near Ichetucknee Springs State ParkSee stays - VRBOSponsored · VRBO
Whole homes by the springs
On the Santa Fe River · Kayak launch on property
near Ichetucknee Springs State ParkSee homes - HipcampSponsored · Hipcamp
Camp at private springs
Tents, cabins, glamping — book by night
near Ichetucknee Springs State ParkSee camps
Recent reports· from people on site 1
1 recent report · usually light · water crystal
- Chris7 d agoCrowdLightClarityCrystal
What you can do here
- Swim
- Snorkel
- Tube
- Kayak / SUP
- Dive
- Camping
- Guided tour
- Glass-bottom boat
- Water park
- Mermaid show
Featured operator
Sponsored placementLocal guide · ~5 min from entrance
Santa Fe River Outfitters
On the river · Kayak launch on property
Drive time from major cities
The 9 named springs
The Ichetucknee River is fed by nine named vents along its 6-mile run. Headspring discharges 30 million gallons/day on its own.
- Ichetucknee Head
- Cedar
- Blue Hole
- Roaring
- Singing
- Boiling
- Mill Pond
- Devil's Eye
- Grassy Hole
What to bring · on-site · not allowed
Bring
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Tube (or rent)
- Water shoes
- Cash for shuttle
- Dry bag
On-site
- Restrooms
- Picnic pavilions
- Concession (summer only)
- Tube rental ($8)
Not allowed
- Wifi
- Dogs in water
- Glass containers
- Cooler at headspring (May–Sep)
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