Kayak along Suwannee River near Ellaville

Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

For wild beauty, springs, shoals, history and prime camping opportunities, the Suwannee River is the perfect paddling destination.


Kayaks along Suwannee at Suwannee River State Park
Kayaks along Suwannee at Suwannee River State Park
Adams Tract River Camp
Adams Tract River Camp

Aerial view of Big Shoals
Aerial view of Big Shoals
Ramp from river to Woods Ferry River Camp
Screened pavilion at Woods Ferry River Camp
Suwannee Springs Resort in 1908
Suwannee Springs today

View from Holton Creek River Camp
one of the pavilions at the Holton Creek River Camp

map of Suwannee River State Park
Screened porch of cabin in Suwannee River State Park

One of the raised platforms at the Dowling Park River Camp
Entrance to Advent Christian Village

Lafayette Blue Springs

Peacock Slough River Camp pavilion
The Drew Bridge, an abandoned swinging iron bridge in the river

Adams Tract River Camp
Royal Springs Park

A person swims over the ribs of the Confederate ship Madison
Little River Springs

rental cabins at Ellie Ray's
Restaurant at Ellie Ray's

Gornto Springs
Gornto Springs entrance

Entrance to Hart Springs Park
Canoe and kayak launch at Hart Springs

Fanning Springs
Fanning Springs

Manatee Springs
map of Manatee Springs State Park

The Treasure Camp
Public boat ramp at Fowlers Bluff.

Anderson's Landing River Camp

In Appreciation...

The author gratefully acknowledges those who provided valuable input to this story map: Justin Baldwin, Allison Beaty, Edwin McCook, Nicholas Brown, Mebane Cory-Ogden, Clif Maxwell, Kim Tennille, Dorsey DeMaster, Steve Cournoyer, and Bryan Freeman. The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail has always been a team effort involving private businesses, non-profit groups, local governments, the Suwannee River Water Management District, and the Florida Park Service and it is hoped this tradition will continue long into the future.