Manatee Springs State Park
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Manatee Springs State Park is a Florida State Park located six miles west of Chiefland on SR 320, off US 98. It contains Manatee Spring, a first magnitude spring that flows directly into the Suwannee River by way of a short run. Present also are swamps, sinkhole ponds and hardwood wetlands along the Suwannee.
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[edit] Biology
Tree types in the park consist of cypress, gum, maple and ash.
Manatees can be found in the park year-round, but especially in the fall and winter, as the constant 72 °F (23 °C) temperature acts as a warm haven from the chilly waters elsewhere. Largemouth bass, speckled perch, catfish and bream are some of the fish in this part of the Suwannee. White-tailed deer and various small mammals and birds can also be seen in the park.
[edit] Recreational activities
Activities include hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, as well as scuba diving, swimming, snorkeling and wildlife viewing. Some of the amenities are a floating dock, boardwalk, eight miles of wooded off-road trails, picnic pavillions and full camping facilities.
[edit] Hours
The park is open from 8:00 am till sundown year round.
[edit] References and external links
- Manatee Springs State Park at Florida State Parks
- Manatee Springs State Park at State Parks
- Manatee Springs State Park at Absolutely Florida
- Manatee Springs State Park at Wildernet
