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Access Site FL

Royal Springs Park (Hugh Byron Hollingsworth, Sr. Park)

Suwannee River

Source: florida_fish_and_wildlife_conservation_commission Updated 1 year ago

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City: O'Brien, FL
County: Suwannee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.08337000, -83.07415000
15756 198th Trail, O'Brien, FL 32071, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Suwannee River at Peacock Slough near Mayo, FL Same River 4 mi away
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Suwannee River at Luraville, Fla. Same River 5.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Suwannee River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II(III) Upstream from here (28.5 mi from take-out) Big Shoals Tract to U.S. 41 bridge
2.5 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Royal Springs Park is a well-maintained 5-acre county facility offering convenient access to the Suwannee River near O'Brien. The park features a **one-lane concrete boat ramp** suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. Additional amenities include two water entry stairs, a jumping platform, covered picnic pavilions, tables with grills, and portable restrooms. The park sits under a scenic oak canopy that provides welcome shade for day trips.

The location is ideally positioned for paddlers exploring this section of the Suwannee River, with Suwannee River Rendezvous Ramp located just 1.5 miles downstream—making it a manageable paddle for a one-way trip or shuttle. This access point is operated by Suwannee Parks and Recreation and serves as a practical launch point for both recreational paddling and boating activities on the river.