Big Shoals State Park
Big Shoals State Park in Hamilton County, Florida[1] is a Florida State Park. It is approximately one mile (1.6 km) east of White Springs, off US 41. The park is situated on the Suwannee River and features Limestone bluffs as well as the biggest whitewater rapids in all of Florida. The park also features more than 28 miles (45 km) of hiking and nature trails, and freshwater fishing.[2]
- Whitewater Rapids at Big Shoals
Big Shoals State Park | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
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Location | Hamilton County, Florida, USA |
Nearest city | White Springs, Florida |
Coordinates | 30°20′21″N 82°40′59″W |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Location
Big Shoals State Park is located at: 11330 S.E. County Road 135, or Big Shoals Entrance: 18738 Southeast 94th St., White Springs, FL, 32096.
Hours & Fees
Open daily from 8am until sunset.
Admission fee: $4 per vehicle. $2 for pedestrians, extra passengers, and bicyclists.
Amenities
Various activities are available at Big Shoals State Park, including bicycling, birding, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, paddling, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and others.
The park also provides accessible amenities.
References
- Big Shoals State Park Florida State Park
- "Bob McNally's Outdoors Outlook". jacksonville.com. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
External links
- Big Shoals State Park at Florida State Parks
- Big Shoals State Park at State Parks
- Big Shoals State Park at Wildernet