SUWANNEE
RIVER STATE PARK
Live Oak, FL
Contact Information
20185 County Road 132
Live Oak, Florida 32060
Phone: 386-362-2746
Description
Suwannee River was among the first parks to become
part of the Florida state park system. An original
300 acres was purchased in 1936. The park now has
more than 1,800 acres in three counties: Suwannee,
Madison, and Hamilton.
Hours of Operation
We are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a
year.
Driving Directions
Suwannee River State Park is located 13 miles west
of Live Oak, off U.S. 90.
ACTIVITIES
Full Facility Camping
Picnic tables, electric, and a grill are provided
at all 31 campsites located in the family campground.
A restroom with hot showers is within close proximity.
Inquire at the ranger station for the availability
of firewood and ice.
RV's
The campground at Suwannee River State Park has
31 campsites available through the Reserve America
system. They can accommodate RV type campers and
tent campers as most sites depending upon size of
each camping rig. Each site is equipped with electrical
hookups (20 & 30 Amps), water, picnic table,
and ground grill fire ring. There is a dump station
located within the campground facility. All campers
must register at the Ranger Station.
Youth Camping
Two youth tent camping areas for use by organized,
non-profit youth groups are available.
Nature Trails
Nature study is easy on the Suwannee River Trail,
which winds along the high banks of the river and
along Lime Sink Run.
Picnicking
Two picnic pavilions are available in addition to
the individual picnic tables and grills. Picnic
tables and grills are standard at the 31 campsites
located in the family campground.
Boating
Boat ramps are available for various watercrafts,
including boats, canoes, and kayaks. Rental of watercraft
is not available at the park.
Canoeing
Both upper portions of the Suwannee River Canoe
Trail and the Withlacoochee River Canoe Trail begin
in Georgia and end at the park. The lower Suwannee
River Canoe Trail begins at the park and ends at
the Gulf of Mexico.
Fishing
Visitors can enjoy fishing along the bank of the
Suwannee River. Catches of catfish, bass, and panfish
reward the persistent angler. A Florida freshwater
fishing license is required for person’s 16
years of age and older.
