Below is a summary of our trip. We began in White Springs near the Florida Georgia border on March 7th, and ended at Fanning Springs, some 138 miles down stream on March 13th. Our original plan, based on known places to camp each night, called for easy paddling, averaging twelve miles or so each day for the first three days. Then the distances doubled to 25, 25, 28 and 21 miles on the last four days. To even these miles out, we bypassed two of our planned stops and found camping places along the river (River Camps III & V). We had great weather, which added to the relaxation and pleasure of this trip. Links and resources will follow for those of you interested in paddling the Suwannee yourself.
Suwannee River Valley Campground - (KOA)
Suwannee River Valley Campground tent camping area. This was our pre-launch gathering spot.
Woods Ferry River Camp - First River Camp
The Landing at Woods Ferry; not easy but adequate in low water.
Holton Creek River Camp - Second River Camp
Scott setting up our kitchen at the Holton Creek River Camp. That’s our “sleeping platform” behind him. Pretty plush!
River Camp III - Third River Camp (Where are we?)
River Camp III camping area.
Peacock Slough River Camp -Fourth River Camp
Peacock River Slough River Camp pull-out
River Camp V - Fifth River Camp
A sandbar 3-miles below Branford
The Suwannee from River Camp V
Gornto Springs County Park - Sixth River Camp
Relaxing at Gornto Springs County Park
Fanning Springs State Park
We made it! Fanning Springs State Park, our end point!
