Welcome to Suwannee River State Park
About a quarter mile past the ranger station, a high
bluff overlooks the spot where the Withlacoochee River joins the Suwannee River
on its way to the Gulf of Mexico. Vestiges of history in the park show how
important the Suwannee River was to Florida history. Along the river are long
mounds of earthworks built during the Civil War to guard against incursions by
Union Navy gunboats. Other remnants from the past include one of the state´s
oldest cemeteries, and a paddle-wheel shaft from a 19th century steamboat. Five
trails, ranging from a quarter mile to 18 miles, loop through surrounding
woodlands and provide panoramic views of the rivers. Other activities include
fishing, picnicking, and canoeing; for overnight stays, the park has a
full-facility campground and cabins. Located 13 miles west of Live Oak, off
U.S. 90.
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