A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make Manatee Springs State Park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique Florida gem. Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, swimming and canoeing, while keeping an eye out for …

We've seen springs all over Florida, but Manatee Springs is especially beautiful. This is a rare gem that so many don't know about on the Nature coast. Water is always ice cold, even in the summer.

Manatee Spring is the largest single spring flowing into the Suwannee River. One of Florida’s 33 first-magnitude springs, it averages a flow of anywhere between 50 to 150 million gallons of water per day.

Manatee Springs State Park is a Florida State Park located six miles west of Chiefland on SR 320, off US 19. Manatee Spring is a first magnitude spring that flows directly into the Suwannee River by way of a short run (though it is the longest spring run feeding the Suwannee River).

Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren't only for the beach. The park's 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida's breathtaking first-magnitude springs.

Showcasing the topography of the lower Suwannee River, Manatee Springs State Park has a spring run so clear you can see schools of fish swimming to the river.

A popular summer recreation site, Manatee Springs is an important winter refuge for West Indian manatees. From November through April, these gentle giants are regular visitors to the spring and a favorite attraction for park visitors.

2015年5月22日 · From November through April, manatees use the spring's life-giving waters for warmth. During those months the Suwannee River and Gulf of Mexico waters are colder than the constant 72 degrees of the spring. Popular for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving, the headwaters of the spring are an outstanding year-round experience for people as well.

2022年11月14日 · Manatee Springs State Park has more than 8 miles of trails through the forest and past swamps, ponds and sinkholes. The boardwalk along the spring and Suwannee River is also a popular spot to walk and to observe wildlife.

Manatee Springs State Park is one of Florida’s largest freshwater springs. It is a popular summer recreation site and a winter refuge for West Indian manatees. The park offers a variety of activities , including swimming, SCUBA diving, and kayaking.