Parks and Outdoors

Ahhh, the great outdoors. It’s what Lake City, Florida’s Springlands is all about. Whether it’s a romp in a crystalline spring, a float down a spring-fed river, fishing in a lake, walking a trail or simply relaxing under the sun just about anywhere, you can do all of it and more in Lake City, Florida’s Springlands.

The generous array of parks in Florida’s Springlands offers a wide range of experiences, from a place that commemorates Florida’s largest Civil War battle, to a vast national forest, to several parks that are set amid freshwater springs and rivers. Basically, there’s a park for just about everyone.

Big Shoals State Park is home to the largest whitewater rapids in the state of Florida, with a Class III whitewater rapids classification.

Big Shoals State Park

Big Shoals State Park

Big Shoals State Park is home to the largest whitewater rapids in the state of Florida, with a Class III whitewater rapids classification.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park’s 2,669 acres provide wonderful swimming and river activities, a haven for wildlife, and eight crystalline natural springs.

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park’s 2,669 acres provide wonderful swimming and river activities, a haven for wildlife, and eight crystalline natural springs.

Bienville Plantation
Bienville Plantation is known by outdoor sportsmen all over the world! Bienville is the place to stay if you are looking for that special getaway. Alligator hunting, fishing for large mouth bass, and many other activities await!
Fishing Gourmet Chefs On-Site Accommodation Wildlife Viewing
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Welcome to the newest state park in Florida! Gilchrist Springs is the jewel of Gilchrist County, a hugely popular vacation spot because of its Spring Run and the High Spring. It’s proof of the natural beauty of Florida, the Sunshine State’s best kept open secret.
Camping Concession Stand Geo-Seeking Hiking Trails Natural Springs Pavilions Swimming Wildlife Viewing
The Country Club at Lake City
The Country Club at Lake City is a beautiful Championship Par 72, an 18-hole golf course designed by Willard Byrd. It is Lake City's premier golf course and provides players of every caliber an exciting day on the links.
Rum 138
Rum 138 is more than a business, it's a destination. Take a paddle, view fine art about the Florida springs, enjoy good food, listen to live music, and learn more about our beautiful, world-renowned springs at its resource center.