STEPHEN
FOSTER FOLK CULTURE CENTER STATE PARK
White Springs, FL
Contact Information
Post Office Drawer G
White Springs, Florida 32096
Phone: 386-397-2733
Description
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park offers
within the park, Stephen Foster Museum, Carillon
Tower, Craft Square/Gift Shop, and a view of the
famous Suwannee River. Stephen Foster Museum houses
dioramas depicting some of Stephen Foster's most
famous songs. The Carillon Tower holds the world's
largest tubular bell instrument constructed in 1957.
Hours of Operation
Museum, Tower and Gift Shop are open from 9:00 A.M.
until 5:00 P.M. daily.
Driving Directions
Located on U.S. 41 in White Springs.
From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 - Old
Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles.
Turn left on U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the
left.
From I-10 to U.S. 41 North (Milepost Exit 301 -
Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to White Springs. Park
entrance is on the left.
ACTIVITIES
Full Facility Camping
The newly renovated campground offers 45 oak-shaded
sites with electricity available and state-of-the-art
bathhouses. Pets are also welcome at Stephen Foster
campground. Reservations are accepted up to one
year in advance
RV's
The campground at Stephen Foster State Park has
45 oak-shaded sites, all of which will accommodate
RV camping. Fourteen of the sites are pull-through
sites for larger rigs. Three of the sites have 50
AMP electrical hookups and the remainder have 30
AMP hookups. All of the sites have an in-ground
fire ring, potable water, and a picnic table. The
campground features two state-of-the-art bathhouses
and a washer and dryer. The dump station is located
at the campground entrance.
Horse Trails
We have multi-use trails in the Carter Camp trail
that make up about a four-mile course that can be
used for horseback riding. Proof of negative Coggins
test is required.
Nature Trails
Carter Camp Trail is a multi-use trail for hiking,
bicycling, and horseback riding. The four-mile trail
winds through piney flatwoods and along a river
flood plain hammock.
Picnicking
Picnic tables are located throughout the park, in
tall pine groves and beneath shaded oaks. Tables
are available near the carillon, at the childrens
playground, near the museum, and Nelly Bly's Kitchen.
Each campsite in the park also has a picnic table.
Bicycling
Both on-road and off-road trails wind through
a beautiful countryside in the Suwannee River
Valley. Trails are available to meet or challenge
a range of riding skills levels for the entire
family.
Canoeing
For about six months a year water levels in the
Suwannee make the river accessible only by canoe.
In the springtime wild azaleas crowd the ridgeline
above the river. During periods of low water flow,
limestone outcroppings, small caves, rock formations
and overhangs can be enjoyed along the river course.
Alligators and turtles can be viewed in their
natural habitats. Canoeing also affords visitors
excellent fishing opportunities. Canoe liveries
are available locally.
