State Park · Florida, United States
Manatee Springs State Park
Manatee Springs State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 2,453 acres (993 ha), established in 1949.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Levy 29°29′42″N 82°58′13″W / 29.4949°N 82.9703°W / 29.4949; -82.9703, Florida, United States |
| Area | 2,453 acres (993 ha) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Coordinates | 29.4904° N, 82.9771° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Manatee Springs State Park
Manatee Springs State Park is a Florida State Park located six miles west of Chiefland on SR 320, off US 19. Manatee Spring is a first magnitude spring that flows directly into the Suwannee River by way of a short run (though it is the longest spring run feeding the Suwannee River). Present also are swamps and hardwood wetlands along the Suwannee, along with many sinkhole ponds, including one with a cave 90 feet below the ground that connects to a popular divers' destination known as the Catfish Hotel.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Chiefland, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 6 miles west of Chiefland |
Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 103.7 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 108.1 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 110.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Manatee Springs State Park?
Manatee Springs State Park is in Florida, United States (29.4904° N, 82.9771° W).
When was Manatee Springs State Park established?
Manatee Springs State Park was established in 1949, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Manatee Springs State Park?
Manatee Springs State Park covers 2,453 acres (993 ha).
How do I get to Manatee Springs State Park?
The nearest town is Chiefland, Florida. about 6 miles west of Chiefland.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manatee_Springs_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).