Santa Fe River
River · Florida
ℹ️ Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
The Santa Fe River runs tea-colored past a dozen named springs - Poe, Rum Island, Ginnie, Blue - making it Florida's great spring-hopping swim corridor. Paddlers drift from spring to spring, stopping to snorkel each 72-degree vent. Public parks at Poe and Rum Island give land-based swimmers easy access.
Good to know
| Water type | River |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 72 year-round at springs |
| Depth | shallow to 20 ft |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fees | Free at public parks; Ginnie charges admission |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Daylight hours |
| Parking | Lots at Poe Springs and Rum Island parks |
| Amenities | restrooms, picnic tables, boat ramps, kayak rentals |
| County | Gilchrist County |
| Nearest town | Fort White |
| Safety notes | No lifeguard; river current; alligators possible away from springs |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Santa Fe River require reservations?
No reservations are required at Santa Fe River based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Santa Fe River?
Reported fee info: Free at public parks; Ginnie charges admission. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Santa Fe River?
The best season is typically Year-round.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026