The first and only first-magnitude spring on the Withlacoochee River, or the Withlacoochee (north) River as it is sometimes known in Florida
The spring is an easy paddle in from the river.
Takeout from the spring is by steep stairs and a long boardwalk.
There is a parking fee, because this is a state park, Madison Blue Spring State Park.
There's almost always enough water in the river to paddle, but the park may be closed at very high water.
Downstream it's only 1.99 miles or about an hour paddle to Madison Boat Ramp.
Photo: John S. Quarterman, 2019-12-16.
http://wwals.net/maps/withlacoochee-river-water-trail/wrwt-map/wrwt-access/#Madison-Blue-Spring-State-Park-Launch
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The first and only first-magnitude spring on the Withlacoochee River, or the Withlacoochee (north) River as it is sometimes known in Florida
The spring is an easy paddle in from the river.
Takeout from the spring is by steep stairs and a long boardwalk.
There is a parking fee, because this is a state park, Madison Blue Spring State Park.
There's almost always enough water in the river to paddle, but the park may be closed at very high water.
Downstream it's only 1.99 miles or about an hour paddle to Madison Boat Ramp.
Photo: John S. Quarterman, 2019-12-16.
http://wwals.net/maps/withlacoochee-river-water-trail/wrwt-map/wrwt-access/#Madison-Blue-Spring-State-Park-Launch
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