Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs is a first magnitude spring that flows into the Suwanee River along western Florida. Swimming is forbidden during the winter months when manatees congregate there, but swimmers can dip into the refreshing waters during the hot summer months.
Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. Its 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first magnitude springs.
The park also offers 8.5 miles of nature trails and a safe connection to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail, so don’t forget to bring your bicycles!