Cost: The admission into the park is $6 per vehicle, up to eight people. It will cost $5 per person (plus tax) to get a wristband for the tram service that will take you to and from the river entrances.
Is there alligators in Ichetucknee Springs?
No gators, but snakes – yes. The snakes that swim underneath submerged in the water are harmless but if you see one swimming up along the top of the water with its head up, watch out as it’s a cottonmouth (water moccasin) and they are aggressive.
What city is Ichetucknee Springs in?
Fort White
| Ichetucknee Springs State Park | |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Fort White, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°58′2.47″N 82°46′33.82″WCoordinates: 29°58′2.47″N 82°46′33.82″W |
| Area | 2,241 acres (9.07 km2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Is Ichetucknee Springs closing?
FORT WHITE, Fla. (WCJB) – After almost 50 years in business, the Ichetucknee Tube Center is closing down. The owner, Linda Soride, posted on Facebook that she has decided to retire.
How much does it cost to rent a tube at Ichetucknee Springs?
Ichetucknee Springs tubing in summer Admission to the park is $6 per vehicle (up to 8 people), and the charge for the tubing tram is $5.50. The fee is good all day for trams to the midpoint launch site. What is this? If you don’t bring your own tube, you can rent one, which range from $6 to $25.
Is Ichetucknee Springs safe?
Ichetucknee Springs is a very safe place to spend the day. Hundreds of people tube down the spring run daily. Rangers and Wildlife Officers would not allow wildlife that has lost its fear of humans and becoming a threat to the safety of the visitors to remain in the park.
Are there snakes in the Ichetucknee River?
Dangerous Wildlife There are snakes in the Ichetucknee River and spring areas! Otters look cute and cuddly, but they are wild animals, and are known to attack humans and pets.
How cold is Ichetucknee Springs Water?
Snorkel Blue Hole With water that remains a constant 72 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, this spring can be an all-season experience.
Is the Ichetucknee flooded?
Due to this December’s historic amount of rainfall the Ichetucknee River basin has remained flooded since mid-December. As park staff here at Ichetucknee Springs State Park continue to clear debris from the river and monitor the slowly receding river levels, some docks remain submerged and landings are flooded out.
Can I bring my own tube to Ichetucknee Springs?
Can I bring my own tube or rent my tube outside the park? Private tubes and outside tube rentals are allowed, however, rental through Paddling Adventures within the park is recommended for convenience. Tube transportation services are not available for private tubes or outside rentals.
Can you drink at Ichetucknee Springs?
Fireworks, alcohol, and hunting are prohibited within the park. Coolers, floating coolers, food and disposable containers are prohibited on the river. Water is permitted on the river in non-disposable containers only. Tubes larger than 60″ are not allowed on the river.
