Boat Ramp

The park has a boat ramp located on the north side of the parking lot. There is over-size parking available for six vehicles.

Boating

Lafayette Blue Springs is located between mile marker 103 and 104 on the Suwannee River.

Cabins/Lodging

Conserve water and energy…
… and help us save nature’s resources while vacationing in a beautiful Florida State Park cabin.

Florida state parks will begin a new initiative for cabin guests on
July 1, 2009, which will save water, detergent, electricity and related costs. Florida state parks will no longer supply bedroom, bathroom or kitchen linens for cabin or yurt stays, including sheets, blankets, pillowcases, mattress pads, bed covers, towels (bath towels, hand towels, face towels, or dish towels), or bathmats. When making reservations, available beds and bed sizes may be found by looking online at the Site Type details pages for the cabins.

The park has five full service cabins which sleep 6 and include a dishwasher, fireplace and large screened porch. Please note that pets are not allowed in the cabins. Cabin Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through Reserve America online or calling 1-866 I CAMP FL (1-866-422-6735) or 1-800-326-3521.

One ADA cabin is available for reservation.

Canoing/Kayaking

Lafayette Blue Springs is a great beginning or ending destination spot while exploring the many wonders of the world famous Suwannee River year round.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed with current Florida fishing license. NO fishing in swimming areas.
Do you need a Fishing License?

Hiking/Nature Trails

*** Under Construction *** Take a hike while viewing a series of interpretive displays as you pass through a variety of ecosystems. Along the trail is a series of sinkholes; depressions formed by the collapse of underground caverns. These sinkholes are indicative of karst topography. Animals typically observed in the mixed forest community include white-tailed deer, gray squirrel, red shouldered hawk, pileated woodpecker, barred owl, eastern glass lizard, and red bellied, gulf hammock rat, rough green and coral snakes.

Pets

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. They must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times and can not be left unattended for more than a half-hour. Dogs are not permitted in buildings or in the springs.

Picnic Areas

Picnic facilities are located by the beautiful spring and by the Suwannee River. Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Picnickers can enjoy meals overlooking the beautiful spring and river areas. Two pavilions are also available on a first come, first serve basis.

There are ADA restroom facilities located near the main entrance to the park.

Primitive Camping

Primitive camping is available on a walk-in first come, first serve basis. Bathhouses are under renovation at this time. Portable restroom facilities are available.

Scuba

An extensive aquatic cave system associated with Lafayette Blue Spring, known as the Green Sink cave system, is well documented by the local diving community. Over 12,000 feet of cavern passageways have been surveyed. The caves extend west and southwest from the main spring. The system is described as relatively large and open, averaging 20 feet wide and 10 feet tall, with “rooms” up to 100 feet wide and 30 feet tall.

NO solo or open water diving is permitted. All divers must show proof of certification. Dives cannot extend past 5:00 p.m. Diving fees are $10.00 per person (includes Admission Fee).

Swimming

Swim or snorkel in the 72º F spring water while viewing a variety of fish, turtles and beautiful karst formations. Swim at your own risk. NO lifeguard on duty.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is possible at this park. We suggest that you bring a field guide in order to identify the abundant wildlife within the park. Reported sightings are hawks, eagles, kites, doves, swifts, woodpeckers, flycatchers, wrens, thrushes, waxwings, warblers, cardinals, and sparrows.