Manatee Spring is a first magnitude spring pumping 117 million gallons of crystal clear water into the Suwannee River daily. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the Real Florida and the Heritage held within the Suwannee Valley. Nestled into the bank of the beautiful Suwannee River, Manatee Springs State Park provides an intimate look at the natural wonders found along a river carved in time and glorified in song. Manatee Springs is a 2,373 acre park offering excellent swimming and diving. The spring run is a perfect place to begin and end a canoeing or kayaking trip.
Hiking trails wonder through hardwood hammocks past ponds, cypress swamps and sinkholes.
Use the icons below to find information on activities for this park. For a listing of all activities, please visit our parks by activities webpage . Directions Manatee Springs State Park is located at the end of S.R. 320, off U.S. 98, six miles west of Chiefland. Hours of Operation Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. History Humans have been coming to Manatee Springs for thousands of years.