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Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
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Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
799 N.W. Blue Spring Road
Mayo, Florida 32066
Phone: 386-294-3667
Reservations: 800-326-3521
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| State Park Overview: |
| Located on the Suwannee River, this inviting source of cool, clear water has attracted people for thousands of years. Lafayette Blue Springs produces up to 168 million gallons of water daily, making it one of Florida's 33 first magnitude springs. Swimming or snorkeling in the spring is a refreshing activity on a hot day; river fishing is also a popular recreation. Visitors can enter the park by boat from the Suwannee River as well as by car. Many visitors enjoy the shaded picnic area. White-tailed deer, gray squirrels, Red-Shouldered Hawks, Pileated Woodpeckers, and Barred Owls are some of the animals seen in the park. Walk-in tent camping is available for a fee. During rainy seasons sometimes the dark river water backs up into the springs making the springs appear to be black in color. When this occurs, swimming and diving is prohibited for your safety. Be sure to call the park ahead of time to see if swimming is open. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Wildlife viewing is possible at this park. We suggest that you bring a field guide in order to identify the abundant wildlife within the park. Reported sightings are hawks, eagles, kites, doves, swifts, woodpeckers, flycatchers, wrens, thrushes, waxwings, warblers, cardinals, and sparrows. |
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| Camping: |
| Primitive camping is available on a walk-in first come, first serve basis. Bathhouses are under renovation at this time. Portable restroom facilities are available. |
| Trails: |
| Take a hike while viewing a series of interpretive displays as you pass through a variety of ecosystems. Along the trail is a series of sinkholes; depressions formed by the collapse of underground caverns. These sinkholes are indicative of karst topography. Animals typically observed in the mixed forest community include white-tailed deer, gray squirrel, red shouldered hawk, pileated woodpecker, barred owl, eastern glass lizard, and red bellied, gulf hammock rat, rough green and coral snakes. |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic facilities are located by the beautiful spring and by the Suwannee River. Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Picnickers can enjoy meals overlooking the beautiful spring and river areas. Two pavilions are also available on a first come, first serve basis. |
| Boating: |
| The park has a boat ramp located on the north side of the parking lot. There is over-size parking available for six vehicles. |
| Swimming: |
| Swim or snorkel in the 72? F spring water while viewing a variety of fish, turtles and beautiful karst formations. Swim at your own risk. NO lifeguard on duty. |
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| Lafayette Blue Spring is located 7 miles northwest of Mayo on the west side of the Suwannee River. From Mayo, drive northwest on US 27 for 4.3 miles Turn right on CR 292 and continue for 2.1 miles. Turn east on Blue Springs Road and go 0.2 miles to the park entrance. |
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