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Freshwater

Provider Name Provider Description Category Description Address City Location Description Location Phone Contact Contact Phone Provider Phone Provider EMail Provider URL
(Edward Ball) Wakulla Springs State Park Glass-bottom and river-boat tours, crystal clear natural springs, swimming, high dive, lifeguard, restrooms, picnic tables/grills, trails, lodge built in 1937, and fine dining; Fee 550 Wakulla Park Dr Wakulla Located 14 miles south of Tallahassee on State Rd 267 and the intersection of State Rd 61 850-561-7276 www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park Lake Hall: Adjacent to the gardens, this lake offers swimming, fishing, nature trails, sheltered pavilions, a small playground/restrooms, picnic tables/grills, and a small boat ramp; FEE 3540 Thomasville Rd 850-487-4556
Lake Bradford/FSU Seminole Reservation A favorite with students and locals, this lake, offers swimming, sailing, skiing, life guard supervision, dock, restrooms, canoe rentals, boating, and picnic tables/grills; FEE 3226 Flastacowo Rd Located between Orange Ave and Capital Cir SW 644-6892 fsu.campusrec.com/reservation
Lake Ella This lake is completely surrounded by sidewalks and walking trail; There is no swimming in the lake, but there are quaint shops and a cafe bordering the west side of the lake; Picnic tables/covered shelters, and restrooms Located just south of Tharpe St on N Monroe St
Lake Jackson Lake Jackson is a shallow, prairie lake that drains during drought; When full, it is a popular bass fishing lake; There is also a small park with picnic facilities US 27 North on Sunset Dr
Lake Seminole Swimming, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, playground, picnic area, and nature trails; This lake is also the site of the Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam Chatahoochee 42 miles west of Tallahassee 1-229-662-2001
Lake Talquin State Park (River Bluff Picnic Area) Spectacular fishing lake, visitors can also enjoy nature walks, picnicking, boating, swimming, and canoeing 14850 Jack Vause Landing Rd 15 miles west of Tallahassee on State Rd 20 922-6007
Leon Sinks Geological Area Hiking and nature trails around pristine sinks; Restrooms and potable water available; Swimming in sinks is not permitted; Access through the Apalachicola National Forest in Crawfordville 6605 Crawfordville Rd 926-3561
T~n~T Hide-a-Way, Inc. Offers kayaking instruction; Plus canoe and kayak rentals and sales, group and individual guided eco-tours of area rivers and springs 6527 Coastal Hwy Crawfordville 925-6412 tnthideaway@nettally.com www.tnthideaway.com