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Florida | North Central Florida / Suwannee Basin
Ichetucknee RiverIchetucknee Springs State Park North canoe launch to south take-out
A documented three-mile spring-fed Ichetucknee paddle from the North canoe launch to the State Park south take-out.
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
An easy spring-run day paddle with controlled park access.
Access map
Put-in
Ichetucknee Springs State Park North canoe launch (refined water-entry edge)North launch closes at 3 p.m.; all paddlers must be off the river by 6 p.m.
Take-out
Ichetucknee Springs State Park south take-out (mapped water-entry edge)Summer weekends and holidays can reach capacity; entry is first-come, first-served.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- North launch closes at 3 p.m.; all paddlers must be off the river by 6 p.m.
- Summer weekends and holidays can reach capacity; entry is first-come, first-served.
- The South take-out is the hard boundary for this route; downstream Santa Fe water requires separate access and hazard review.
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- Swimmers, tubes and boat traffic
- Submerged wood, spring boils and narrow channels
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Ichetucknee River at US Highway 27 near Hildreth, FL. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Ichetucknee River at US Highway 27 near Hildreth, FL |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 246 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Florida adopted Ichetucknee minimum flows |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route and distanceNorth canoe launch to south take-out; 3 miles
Florida DEP’s paddling guide names the easy three-mile downstream itinerary and the three-mile in-park river length.
- Numeric scoring evidence246 cfs conservative floor; 343 cfs median reference
Florida’s adopted minimum-flow rule publishes the values for USGS 02322700 at Highway 27. These are regulatory minimum-flow cues, not a guarantee of safe passage.
- Gauge relationshipUSGS 02322700 Ichetucknee River at Highway 27
Direct discharge telemetry at the downstream end of the documented park corridor; verify current observations and trend before launch.
- Access and park rulesNorth launch / south take-out
The state park confirms non-motorized launch access, daily launch cutoff and river-clear time; verify capacity and shuttle operations.
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Ichetucknee River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Ichetucknee Springs State Park North canoe launch to south take-out route on the Ichetucknee River?
Paddle Today watches Ichetucknee River at US Highway 27 near Hildreth, FL and uses 246 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does the Ichetucknee Springs State Park North canoe launch to south take-out route on the Ichetucknee River start and end?
This route starts at Ichetucknee Springs State Park North canoe launch (refined water-entry edge) and ends at Ichetucknee Springs State Park south take-out (mapped water-entry edge), about 3 river miles on the water.
Is the Ichetucknee Springs State Park North canoe launch to south take-out route on the Ichetucknee River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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