Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a 2,241-acre (9.07 km2) Florida State Park and National Natural Landmark located 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Fort White off State Road 47 and State Road 238. It goes back to 1970. A drive of 10 mi reaches Ginnie Springs.
A state park, 5 mi northwest of Fort White
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is High Springs, 16 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 71 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1970
Ichetucknee Springs State Park dates from 1970. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Plan a visit to Ichetucknee Springs around the weather below.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a 2,241-acre (9.07 km2) Florida State Park and National Natural Landmark located 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Fort White off State Road 47 and State Road 238. It centers around the 6-mile-long (9.7 km) Ichetucknee River, which flows through shaded hammocks and wetlands into the Santa Fe River. The park contains hardwood hammock and limestone outcrops. Like many rivers in this part of North Florida, the Ichetucknee is fed by natural springs which boil up (in various holes) from the aquifer. The state of Florida purchased the property in 1970 from the Loncala Phosphate Corporation for $1,850,000.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1970
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Rooms near Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Lodging nearby is in Lake City (28) and High Springs (8).
Lake City
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
12,788 people
17 mi northeast of Ichetucknee Springs
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ichetucknee Springs | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 28 21 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 RV parks | 12,788 | $185K |
| High Springs | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,762 | $321K |
| Fort White | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 665 | $221K |
| Alachua | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $299K |
| White Springs | 25 mi north | 40 min | 10 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 759 | $84K |
| Watertown | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,068 | $114K |
| Branford | 9 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 motel | 780 | $157K |
| Fanning Springs | 28 mi south | 40 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,349 | $187K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Other well-known places within 68 miles.
34 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
110 mi Park & preserveGinnie Springs
45 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
38 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
61 mi Theme parkWild Adventures
65 mi MuseumOkefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
33 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a year
68 mi Zoo & aquariumSilver SpringsPhoto credits
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ginnie Springs: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Paynes Prairie: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wild Adventures: Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0 · Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silver Springs: NeilEvans, Public domain
Questions about Ichetucknee Springs
What town is Ichetucknee Springs State Park near?
Fort White, FL, about 5 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 67–82°.
How far is Ichetucknee Springs State Park from Jacksonville?
About 71 miles east of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 74 miles.
Where should I stay near Ichetucknee Springs State Park?
Lake City (17 mi, 28 places to stay), High Springs (16 mi, 8 places to stay) and Alachua (22 mi, 9 places to stay).
Fort White has the answers
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Fort White’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.