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Unit Name: Fanning Springs State Park<br />

Acres: 198.37 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Located on the Suwannee River, Fanning Springs produces about 65 million gallons <strong>of</strong> water daily,<br />

making it one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>’s 33 first-magnitude springs. Swimming or snorkeling in the spring is the<br />

most attractive recreational activity <strong>of</strong>fered by the park. Visitors also enjoy the picnic area,<br />

playground and a sandy volleyball court. A boardwalk and overlook provides a scenic view <strong>of</strong> the<br />

spring and river and a local outfitter provides canoe/kayak rentals from the park. Overnight<br />

accommodations are provided by the park’s six vacation cabins. The town <strong>of</strong> Fanning Springs and<br />

the park are featured as a “hub” on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Resource Management<br />

• Relocated access to shallow water area <strong>of</strong> the springs and landscaped previous area to halt<br />

erosion.<br />

192<br />

2003

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