Opened to the public in 1955, Manatee Springs State Park offers an array of opportunities for enjoying the "Real Florida" outdoors

The most significant natural feature in the 2,075-acre park is Manatee Spring itself. A first-magnitude spring, it produces 81,000 gallons of freshwater every minute or approximately 117 million gallons daily. Water from the spring run flows into the Suwannee River and then meets the Gulf of Mexico 23 miles downstream. A boardwalk next to the spring run offers a view of the river swamp which is alive with cypress, gum, ash and maple trees. The boardwalk ends at a pavilion and a floating boat dock out on the scenic Suwannee River.

Concessions are open in the Summer months, and there are plenty of picnic tables and barbecue grills. Come early on the weekends though, as the park can fill up fast.

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