Hi there!! 😊😊Yes I am smiling from ear to ear! Itchetucknee is my absolute favorite place! My Dad and I snorkled from the head spring to the Take out by the bridge. It was heaven! Then we took a canoe trip down the Itchetucknee River past the Take out to the river down to Sandy Point!! AWESOME!! MANY YEARS AGO! Thank you for bringing back fond fond memories. My parents are gone now but I have a beautiful daughter to build these memories with. Thank you so much!! Safe Travels and God Bless!! 😇🦋🤗
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We tubed Ichetucknee Springs in early Oct 2019. It was simply amazing. Almost like a Disneyworld ride. The scenery was beautiful and so much wildlife along the river. Turtles, Herons, Deer, Turkeys, and even a Raccoon. The water was 72 and crystal clear. At this time of year tubing is allowed from the mid point and not the head spring. But it was mid-week and we only saw 1 other small group of tubers. It was peaceful and serene. Amazing place!
Also...if you go between Memorial Day and Labor Day they can have over 4500 tubers/kayakers per day on the weekends. So I'd advise going during the week if during peak season.
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Thank you for sharing. I have been going here since 1976 and have dived blue hole multiple times. and snorkeled with the children, while my wife tubed down the Ichetucknee river to the last pull out multiple times. Great place to visit, anytime I'm in Florida this is a stop for the family.
I live in Gaineville now close, but grew up about 15 minutes from the main entrance. Nearly every day after working picking water melons or tobacco we would git the river at the bridge, after dark shine light and net up a mess of real clean colored crawfish and cookem right there! Best time to go is middle of the week, Wife and I went a few week ago on a Thursday snorkled both springs as long as we wanted hung out at the very nice kayak entrance and I showed her my old haunts. Compared to a holiday weekend or most weekends period it was like we were alone in paradise!
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Thanks for sharing, that spring looks good for free diving, I would love to go there one day. I just did weeki wachee, rock springs, and rainbow river, I love the springs
@@CampTravelExplore I like Rock Springs alot. Very secluded feeling. Rainbow river was great but I need to go back there a few more times to go scuba diving
@@CampTravelExplore We have done Rainbow Springs, It has a lot of boats on the river and homes along the shore. I thank Ichetucknee is a lot more peaceful, but we still enjoy them both and both are beautiful.
@@CampTravelExplore We have been there to look at it, but have not done the tube run yet, maybe this summer. So many great places and things to do and so little time!
I was really impressed. The fact that they have the Blue Hole there to made it a great stop! Did you get to see our latest episode, "Camping and Diving at Devils Den"? That was a great surprise as well, you might want to check it out on our channel! Thanks so much!
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TOOK FAMILY THERE DURING THE SUMMER..STAYED IN A CABIN..ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN DA WORLD.THE RAFTING AND SWIMMING WAS GR8.. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
@@CampTravelExplore We live on the East Coast. (Ohio) We plan on doing alot of camping in Michigan and going to Niagara Falls this coming summer. Theres alot of places we want to explore in Michigan.
I love this place. Back in the day you could float down with your coolers tied to your tube but like always people started trashing the place and the privilege was revoked. Last time i was there was 12 years ago with my 8 month pregnant wife. Once we got to the more open river portion, a huge turtle popped his head out next to my wife, you probably never seen an 8 month pregnant woman climb up on a tube so fast to try and get out of the water. Great job on this one. 👍👍👍
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Blue Hole was impressive and wasn't crowded when we were there. Morning seemed best! Have you ever been diving at Devils Den? We are headed there next.
@@CampTravelExplore Thanks good to know. Usually morning dives are the less crowed. Devil den is another bucket list location. I usually dive at Vortex Springs it's only 50 miles from where I live. I'm working on my camper so I can take it to these locations you post.
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I have been trying to get a spot in a state park on weekends and there is nothing until march all around. I didn't check panhandle because I don't want to go that far. I am in St. Petersburg. I settled on Fort DeSoto but can't get in there until June 12. They need to start saving spots for Fl residents when all the snowbirds are here. I want to camp in the winter too and I can't plan a year ahead of time. Fort DeSoto saves 10% of it's sites for residents but they are hard to get because you have to be online regristration page at 7 am and be ready to push that go button on friday to see if you can get in. They are gone in a matter of minutes. It's like playing the lottery.
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I was really blown away with Ichetucknee. That was some of the best kayaking iv'e done in Fl. I will go back and do the tube run! Have you done the tube run at Rainbow springs? Wondering how you thought it compares.
Your title was a bit confusing to me as Ichetucknee is probably among the top most famous springs in Florida. In fact, if you mention Flordia springs to people in states north of Florida Ichetucknee is usually the one they know best. The only spring where I regularly see alligators (and large ones) is Wakulla Springs. Also called Edward Ball-Wakulla Springs. One of the largest wild alligators I've ever seen was beached not far from the head spring. It gave me pause about swimming there, but I did.
Thanks James for your takes! I really do feel Ichetucknee is underrated and I will tell you if they had a campground there, it would be considered one of the top 5-7 in my humble opinion. This is just my view after filming 13 Springs now. Thanks for your support of our channel!!!
You know, I try to give people a lot of slack who are posting things to help other people. Having said that, your assertion is just ignorant. I grew up swimming and floating the Ichetucknee and I can tell you that it's not the most underrated. It may be the most highly rated. It is probably the most famous spring-fed float river in the southeast, if not the entire U.S. In any case, maybe other people will find out about that fantastic gem from your video and go there to appreciate its uniqueness without screwing it up.
Points taken, our goal was to highlight why folks should see the beauty of Ichetucknee Spring state park. If they had a campground at the park, it would be more popular. All springs are crowded on weekends when school is out, but we find this spring lesser known. Even the when we were there, you can see no one was in the head spring at all and the campground a 1/4 mile away only had two RV's there. Thanks for your takes and watching!
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If you can hit them on the weekdays, sometimes you feel like you have the park to yourself! On this one, you can see I was the only one in the head spring that day, it was a Monday! Summers when kids are out of school are the worst of course. Have you seen our "top 5 springs in Florida with a campground" video? You may enjoy that one as well.
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It's a must do Sharon. Short but beautiful hikes as well. Even though the park doesn't have a campground, the family one is so close you feel like it does. Where are you camping next?
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It is beautiful there and we feel would be more well known if they had a campground in the park. The campground a 1/4 mile away only had two RV's when were there and you can see in my video, we were the only ones in the head spring. Even the kayaking wasn't crowded, but was so incredible. We loved Ichetucknee and want everyone to enjoy it! TY for your take and for watching!
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Hi there!! 😊😊Yes I am smiling from ear to ear! Itchetucknee is my absolute favorite place! My Dad and I snorkled from the head spring to the Take out by the bridge. It was heaven! Then we took a canoe trip down the Itchetucknee River past the Take out to the river down to Sandy Point!! AWESOME!! MANY YEARS AGO! Thank you for bringing back fond fond memories. My parents are gone now but I have a beautiful daughter to build these memories with. Thank you so much!! Safe Travels and God Bless!! 😇🦋🤗
Yes I think Ichetucknee is in my top 5 springs now, we loved it! Some of the best kayaking I have done in Florida!
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We tubed Ichetucknee Springs in early Oct 2019. It was simply amazing. Almost like a Disneyworld ride. The scenery was beautiful and so much wildlife along the river. Turtles, Herons, Deer, Turkeys, and even a Raccoon. The water was 72 and crystal clear. At this time of year tubing is allowed from the mid point and not the head spring. But it was mid-week and we only saw 1 other small group of tubers. It was peaceful and serene. Amazing place!
Also...if you go between Memorial Day and Labor Day they can have over 4500 tubers/kayakers per day on the weekends. So I'd advise going during the week if during peak season.
Thank You so much for that info! Is Ichetucknee the best tubing run you've done in Florida?
During the week is the plan! Good info!
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Thank you for sharing. I have been going here since 1976 and have dived blue hole multiple times. and snorkeled with the children, while my wife tubed down the Ichetucknee river to the last pull out multiple times. Great place to visit, anytime I'm in Florida this is a stop for the family.
Yes this is a great stop! Did you check out our "Top 10 Springs in Florida episode? I think you'll enjoy it!
I went down it when i was a kid , Loved it.........
Such a great spring to visit and some of the best kayaking in the state!!
I live in Gaineville now close, but grew up about 15 minutes from the main entrance. Nearly every day after working picking water melons or tobacco we would git the river at the bridge, after dark shine light and net up a mess of real clean colored crawfish and cookem right there! Best time to go is middle of the week, Wife and I went a few week ago on a Thursday snorkled both springs as long as we wanted hung out at the very nice kayak entrance and I showed her my old haunts. Compared to a holiday weekend or most weekends period it was like we were alone in paradise!
Totally agree with your midweek strategy, thats how we go to all springs!!
Thanks for the heads up. Now I have to convince some others to come along.
Yes get out there and enjoy it!!
Wow, had no idea the cabins were so cheap. Looks like i have a destination for spring break. Thanks
The cabins were small with two beds, but were fine for us! Hope you enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing, that spring looks good for free diving, I would love to go there one day. I just did weeki wachee, rock springs, and rainbow river, I love the springs
Love Love Love Weeki Wachee and Rock Springs! What is your Favorite Spring so far?
@@CampTravelExplore I like Rock Springs alot. Very secluded feeling. Rainbow river was great but I need to go back there a few more times to go scuba diving
Awesome, have you done Devils Den? We are headed there next.
@@CampTravelExplore wow cool, no I have not yet. I make most of my videos diving in the ocean, but I have just started to explore the springs more.
I just subscribed to your channel as CampTravelExplore! Have you been to Boca Chita Key? Been thinking of doing that one soon!
This is our favorite place to go tubing in Florida. Great job on the video, Thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful run isn't it! Have you done the tube run at Rainbow springs as well? wondering which is better?
@@CampTravelExplore We have done Rainbow Springs, It has a lot of boats on the river and homes along the shore. I thank Ichetucknee is a lot more peaceful, but we still enjoy them both and both are beautiful.
The tube run at Rock Springs in Kelly Park is nice too, have you been there?
@@CampTravelExplore We have been there to look at it, but have not done the tube run yet, maybe this summer. So many great places and things to do and so little time!
Yeah check it out! We have an episode called, "Floridas natural lazy river" if you want to check it out on our channel!
I love all those shade of blue
I was really impressed. The fact that they have the Blue Hole there to made it a great stop! Did you get to see our latest episode, "Camping and Diving at Devils Den"? That was a great surprise as well, you might want to check it out on our channel! Thanks so much!
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TOOK FAMILY THERE DURING THE SUMMER..STAYED IN A CABIN..ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN DA WORLD.THE RAFTING AND SWIMMING WAS GR8.. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
Yes we loved it there. Will go back and do the tube run! Do you think Ichetucknee is in the top 5 springs in FL?
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That great! Give Me your top 5 if you don"t mind?
@@CampTravelExplore I GOT ONLY 3.... ITCHETUCKNEE..WEEKI WACHI..AND KELLY PARK.
I have to go back and do weeki wachee again, my footage was ruined when I was kayaking there, but it was so beautiful!
Beautiful park. Camping there is not over priced either. Florida RV parks could get expensive. Thanks for sharing!
We were really surprised the family campground had some full hookups even! Where are you all camping next?
@@CampTravelExplore We live on the East Coast. (Ohio) We plan on doing alot of camping in Michigan and going to Niagara Falls this coming summer. Theres alot of places we want to explore in Michigan.
Thats great! We are going to do more of Georgia this year ourselves and sneak in Tennesee and N Carolina!
@@CampTravelExplore I will be looking forward to your videos.
Thank You! Safe Travels, much success to you all in 2020!
That water is amazing! Never heard of that campground- will check it out. Thanks!!
I was amazing! What spring is your fav?
Have not been to a ton, but so far Weeki Wachi would be my favorite.
Love Love Weeki Wachee, some of the best Kayaking I have done!
I love this place. Back in the day you could float down with your coolers tied to your tube but like always people started trashing the place and the privilege was revoked. Last time i was there was 12 years ago with my 8 month pregnant wife. Once we got to the more open river portion, a huge turtle popped his head out next to my wife, you probably never seen an 8 month pregnant woman climb up on a tube so fast to try and get out of the water. Great job on this one. 👍👍👍
lol, great story!
Another spring to add to my list! Awesome video!
Thank You!
Thanks for sharing :-) I was surprised only 72 degree water. Just assumed all were hot.
The water is so refreshing! Now down in the Blue Hole it did get colder quick! What is your favorite spring in Fl?
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I have been here its awesome
This is such a great place and some crazy good kayaking there too!
Good vid ya'll, looked nice.
Thank You so much!
On my bucket list to dive
Blue Hole was impressive and wasn't crowded when we were there. Morning seemed best! Have you ever been diving at Devils Den? We are headed there next.
@@CampTravelExplore Thanks good to know. Usually morning dives are the less crowed. Devil den is another bucket list location. I usually dive at Vortex Springs it's only 50 miles from where I live. I'm working on my camper so I can take it to these locations you post.
I need to put Vortex on my list, I have had others recommend it to me!
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What camera do you use? Amazing video!
Go Pro for underwater shots, iphone on the rest! Thanks for checking it out for us!!
I have been trying to get a spot in a state park on weekends and there is nothing until march all around. I didn't check panhandle because I don't want to go that far. I am in St. Petersburg. I settled on Fort DeSoto but can't get in there until June 12. They need to start saving spots for Fl residents when all the snowbirds are here. I want to camp in the winter too and I can't plan a year ahead of time. Fort DeSoto saves 10% of it's sites for residents but they are hard to get because you have to be online regristration page at 7 am and be ready to push that go button on friday to see if you can get in. They are gone in a matter of minutes. It's like playing the lottery.
We have a lot of luck getting Sunday and Monday nights, so we save our pto time at work and take advantage of it, especially the springs!
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Going to have to add this to my full list of places to go! Lol
Yes get this one on the list!
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I think Ichetucknee is the coldest spring in Fl. I've been going there for decades, and the tube run is great!
I was really blown away with Ichetucknee. That was some of the best kayaking iv'e done in Fl. I will go back and do the tube run! Have you done the tube run at Rainbow springs? Wondering how you thought it compares.
@@CampTravelExplore I like Ichetucknee better, because there are no docks or houses on the float down. It's a narrow run w/ less current than Rainbow.
Yes! No Houses! Have you done the tube run at Rock Springs?
@@CampTravelExplore No, we still have a lot of springs to explore...
You would enjoy Rock Springs, we have an episode called "Floridas Natural Lazy River" if you want to check it out on our channel!
Your title was a bit confusing to me as Ichetucknee is probably among the top most famous springs in Florida. In fact, if you mention Flordia springs to people in states north of Florida Ichetucknee is usually the one they know best.
The only spring where I regularly see alligators (and large ones) is Wakulla Springs. Also called Edward Ball-Wakulla Springs. One of the largest wild alligators I've ever seen was beached not far from the head spring. It gave me pause about swimming there, but I did.
Thanks James for your takes! I really do feel Ichetucknee is underrated and I will tell you if they had a campground there, it would be considered one of the top 5-7 in my humble opinion. This is just my view after filming 13 Springs now. Thanks for your support of our channel!!!
You know, I try to give people a lot of slack who are posting things to help other people. Having said that, your assertion is just ignorant. I grew up swimming and floating the Ichetucknee and I can tell you that it's not the most underrated. It may be the most highly rated. It is probably the most famous spring-fed float river in the southeast, if not the entire U.S. In any case, maybe other people will find out about that fantastic gem from your video and go there to appreciate its uniqueness without screwing it up.
Points taken, our goal was to highlight why folks should see the beauty of Ichetucknee Spring state park. If they had a campground at the park, it would be more popular. All springs are crowded on weekends when school is out, but we find this spring lesser known. Even the when we were there, you can see no one was in the head spring at all and the campground a 1/4 mile away only had two RV's there. Thanks for your takes and watching!
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When is the best time to go camping at these places? Considering the heat and bugs.
If you can hit them on the weekdays, sometimes you feel like you have the park to yourself! On this one, you can see I was the only one in the head spring that day, it was a Monday! Summers when kids are out of school are the worst of course. Have you seen our "top 5 springs in Florida with a campground" video? You may enjoy that one as well.
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do wanna go there
It's a must do Sharon. Short but beautiful hikes as well. Even though the park doesn't have a campground, the family one is so close you feel like it does. Where are you camping next?
@@CampTravelExplore not sure yet..bought a camper and building it out..not till april probably
Oh April is the best month I think! Good for you!
do they allow dogs on the water?
I don't think so
I was wondering about if the alligators were hanging out in the springs.
Gators tend to be up river where its warmer, even park rangers confirm this to me when I ask them directly!
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Are there any other springs near by?
Ginnie is about 20 minutes away as well as Gilchrist. Have you been to either of those?
@@CampTravelExplore Yes, both actually.
Which did you like the most of those two?
Little River is another beautiful springs- about 4 miles out of Branford- lots of divers enjoy Little river- not far from Ichetucknee
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We just fell in love with Ichetucknee! Some of the best Kayaking I have done in Florida!
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We just bought an RV
Thats so great!! Enjoy!!
Springs
Ichetucknee also has great kayaking!
Underrated, LOL one of the most visited springs in florida.
It is beautiful there and we feel would be more well known if they had a campground in the park. The campground a 1/4 mile away only had two RV's when were there and you can see in my video, we were the only ones in the head spring. Even the kayaking wasn't crowded, but was so incredible. We loved Ichetucknee and want everyone to enjoy it! TY for your take and for watching!