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Suwannee River Rendezvous - Convict Spring

Suwannee River Rendezvous - Convict Spring photo 828 NE Primrose Road
Mayo, FL 32066
Phone: 386-294-2510
Suwannee River Rendezvous - Convict Spring
In contrast to theme parks and beaches lies a rural Florida defined by a river that flows through the cultural and physical landscape of legends and song that tell the story of Florida. That river is the Suwannee, identified forever with the Old South by Stephen Foster's song "Old Folks at Home." Visitors can begin their adventure on the 170-mile Suwannee River Wilderness Trail in White Springs, Florida. Here, they will find the upper Suwannee narrow, flowing through towering pines and stately cypress that line the riverbanks and high bluffs. A slow and lazy current make it an ideal setting for picnics and leisurely paddling outings.

The middle stretch from Suwannee River State Park to the town of Branford is spring country. The river widens, with numerous springs and small shoals adding to its character. On hot summer days, spring hopping is a popular pastime for paddlers and boaters who stop to enjoy a cool dip in the clear spring waters.

The lower Suwannee, past the town of Branford, runs wide and deep, making it a favorite area for motor boats and paddlers. The sandy banks become lower, sloping gently toward the river. Anglers on the lower Suwannee have their choice of saltwater or freshwater catches.

From whichever point along the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail you enter the river, you will remember the sound of the river, echoing ancient stories, carrying the tune of cultures past and present for as long as the river flows.