There is an extensive private campground, boardwalks, and facilities for scuba divers. A mile below Ginnie Spring one encounters the first of four rocky shoals across the river. The springs have contributed a considerable current to the river but none of the shoals are difficult to maneuver. An island just below the first shoal should be run on the southwest side. Cypress and other lowland hardwoods are prevalent in the swampy areas.
Campsites are limited both because of the posted property and the swampy terrain.
In addition to the commercial campground at Ginnie Spring, it is also possible to camp at places where roads come down to the river or on unposted land on the north bank. From Fort White travel south on S.R. 47 for about six miles until reaching the Santa Fe River. The access is on the southeast side of the bridge. From S.R. 47 to U.S. 129, there are roads and subdivisions very near the river on the right bank and one is seldom out of sight of a house. The banks begin to be higher, and there are three rocky shoals above the confluence of the Ichetucknee.