Like most of Florida’s beautiful state parks, Ichetucknee Springs State Park welcomes visitors throughout the year and is open from 8 a.m. to sunset, daily. Count on about 2.5 hours to get here ...

2. Ichetucknee Springs State Park “If you’ve been in Florida for any length of time, this is probably the spring your parents told you about.

Before attendance was regulated, Ichetucknee Springs State Park admitted more than 5,000 tubers per day. With more visitors came more connections, but also more cars, trash and harm to the ecosystem.

At Ichetucknee Springs State Park, the crystalline river and lush tree canopy combine for a refreshing break from the swampy heat. Rent a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard to explore the water.

Caterpillars that glow in the dark under UV light and morph into the frosted elfin butterfly were placed in Ichetucknee Springs State Park in FL, the FWC says.

Caterpillars that glow in the dark under UV light and morph into the frosted elfin butterfly were placed in Ichetucknee Springs State Park in FL, the FWC says.

Caterpillars that glow in the dark under UV light and morph into the frosted elfin butterfly were placed in Ichetucknee Springs State Park in FL, the FWC says.

Caterpillars that glow in the dark under UV light and morph into the frosted elfin butterfly were placed in Ichetucknee Springs State Park in FL, the FWC says.