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Troy Spring State Park
674 N.E. Troy Springs Road
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| The depths of this spring contain the remains of the Civil War-era steamboat Madison, scuttled in the spring run in 1863 to keep it from being captured. A recent addition to the state park system, Troy Spring now has an entrance road, restrooms, an accessible walkway, picnic tables, and a riverside dock for canoeists and boaters on the Suwannee River. This 70-foot deep, first magnitude spring offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Bring the family for an old fashioned swimming hole party! Only open-water scuba diving is permitted and divers must be certified; no solo diving is allowed. Trails for hiking and horseback riding are being developed. Located off County Road 425, 1.3 miles north of U.S. 27. |
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| Trails: |
| Enjoy a peaceful stroll on our ? mile nature trail weaving through dense hardwood hammock. |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic facilities are located by the beautiful spring. Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come first-serve basis. |
| Boating: |
| Troy Springs is located between mile marker 82 and 83 on the Suwannee River. A boat dock is available for day use. |
| Swimming: |
| Swim in the 72 degree spring water while viewing a variety of fish and turtles. Snorkel down the spring run and see the remains of the scuttled Confederate steamship Madison.Swim at your own risk. NO lifeguard on duty. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing in the river is allowed with current Florida fishing license. NO fishing in swimming areas. |
| History of the Area: |
| Troy Springs contains one underwater historic site; the submerged remains of the steamship "The Madison". The Madison was built around 1844 or 1854 for Captain James M. Tucker and named for his hometown of Madison, Florida. The Madison served as a floating mail service and trading post during the 1850?s. During the Civil War in 1863, the Madison was scuttled in the spring run to keep it from getting into the wrong hands. Today, the remains of the Madison can still be seen through the clear spring water. |
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