DIXIE BLUEWAYS
Steinhatchee Falls
Dixie County is defined by the Gulf of Mexico to the
west, the Steinhatchee River to the north and the
historical Suwannee River to the south. It is located
in Natural North Florida, along the Hidden Coast of
Florida’s Big Bend region. This rural area is filled with
undeveloped rivers, tributaries, and coastlines, and it
has easy access to the waters of the Gulf.
Suwannee River
PADDLING AND BOATING
The final 50 miles of the Suwannee river Wilderness
Trail (SRWT) run along the Dixie Shoreline. The small
community of Suwannee has the honor of being the
ending point for both the SRWT and the Big Bend
Saltwater Paddling Trail. Dixie is also the host to Section
6 of the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling
Trail. Take out for all three trails is Anderson Landing
in Suwannee.
Butler Island near
Horseshoe Beach
The Dixie Paddling Trail starts on the Suwannee River,
following the lower part of the SRWT. Then it turns
north, utilizing our county parks along the Bend Big
Gulf of Mexico Coastline. The third segment turns up
the Steinhatchee River, including the Steinhatchee
Falls.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fishbone Creek
3 miles in length, launch access
at Fishbone Observation near
Shired Island 1.5 hours to paddle
Shired Creek
4.8 miles in length, launch access
at Shired Island boat ramp
2.5 hours to paddle
Sander’s Creek
6.4 miles in length, launch access
is on the Dixie Mainline
3.5 hours to paddle
Cat Island
5.9 miles in length, launch access
at Anderson Landing Boat Ramp
3 hours to paddle
Lock Creek
3.8 miles in length, launch access
at Anderson Landing boat ramp.
2 hours to paddle
Lock Shingle Creek
6.9 miles in length, launch access
at the Anderson boat ramp
3.5 hours to paddle
Gopher River
7.4 miles in length, launch access
at Munden Creek Camp
4 hours to paddle
FISHING AND DIVING
Dixie County is home to some of Florida’s most pristine
artificial reefs and abundant fishing grounds. If you
are ready for some inshore fishing, we have a shoreline
full of creeks, inlets, and oyster bars, which host red
drum, spotted seatrout, sheepshead, and flounder, to
name a few. If you enjoy venturing out, the abundant
fishing grounds and new artificial reefs will provide you
with great catches like grouper, seabass, snapper, and
mackerel. With 3 coastal communities on the Gulf, it is
easy to find an experienced fishing captain to assist you.
If you are in the mood to do some underwater
exploring, this is the place to be! You can dive for
recreation or fishing. In addition to the pristine
Dixie Artificial Reefs, there are several known diving
opportunities offshore and along the Suwannee River.
During Scallop season, snorkeling is the best way to
gather these tasty treats.
Shired Island
Suwannee
A Map of
GREENWAYS TRAILS
Dixie Trails
Dixie is host to part of the Lower Suwannee National
Wildlife Refuge, and the Big Bend Wildlife Management
area. This rural sparsely populated area stands out as a
beautiful destination to explore nature.
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Natural North Florida
BIRDING, BIKING, AND HIKING TRAILS
MOTOR AND BIKING TRAILS
Within the coastal mainlines which include Bowlegs,
Storm, and Dixie, you can leave the beaten path and
escape developed civilization for a memory making
glimpse of “Florida’s Hidden Coast”. “Transcoastal
Nature Trails” transverse Dixie County, providing
visitors the full experience of the Natural North Florida
tidal coastline including unique creeks, islands, and
swamplands. This area is teeming with all imaginable
wildlife, such as the Florida Black Bear, Florida Panther,
wild hogs, deer, turkey, bald eagles, and endless other
birds and reptiles. You can explored by bike, hike, or
within the safe comforts of your motor vehicle.
Experience Natural North Florida through the historic
Florida Rails-to-Trails Nature Trail. Following the
abandoned rail lines that were once an essential part
of the Suwannee River Valley’s transportation, there
are a multitude of activities available on the Nature
Trail. These activities include bicycling, birding, hiking,
horseback riding and picnicking. Complete with
restroom facilities, fountains, and wheelchair accessible
areas, the Nature Trail is available to everyone. Wildlife
here is abundant with squirrels, deer, and many types
of birds, including red-shouldered hawks, pileated
woodpeckers, and barred owls. Come spend time
exploring Dixie.
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
SUWANNEE
Anderson Landing State River Camp
& Bill’s Fish Camp
63 SE 219th Street
Suwannee, FL 32692
352-542-7086
Munden Camp
Munden Camp Road - 374th Street
Suwannee, FL 32692
352-542-7480
Greenfield’s RV Campground
HWY 349 South
Suwannee, FL 32692
352-256-4757
Suwannee Guides Rental House
274 SE 245 Street
Suwannee, FL 32692
JENA/STEINHATCHEE
Good Times Motel & Marina
7022 SW HWY 358
Jena/Steinhatchee, FL 32359
352-498-8088
Southern Tails RV Resort
4802 SW HWY 358
Jena/Steinhatchee, FL 32359
352-498-7344
Suwannee Vacation Rentals
23000 HWY 349
P.O. Box 247
Suwannee, FL 32692
352-542-0704
OLD TOWN
Suwannee Houseboats & Rentals
Miller’s Marina of Suwannee
90 SE 910 Avenue
Suwannee, FL 32692
352-542-7349
Hinton Landing County Park
End of CR 317
Old Town, FL 32680
Gornto Springs County Park
East CR 353 – End of NE 816 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
Lucky Charm RV Resort
4114 NE HWY 349
Old Town, FL 32680
352-542-0033
The Original Suwannee River
Campground
28872 SE HWY 19
Old Town, FL 32680
352-542-7680
Old Town Campgrounds &
Retreat
2241 SW HWY 349
Old Town, FL 32680
352-542-9500
Yellow Jacket RV Resort
55 SE 503 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
352-542-8365
Suwannee River Hideaway
Campgrounds
1218 SE HWY 346
P.O. Box 1135
Old Town, FL 32680
352-542-7800
Suwannee Gables Motel
SE HWY 19
Old Town, FL 32680
352-542-7752
HORSESHOE BEACH
Compass Realty Vacation Rentals &
RV Lot Rentals
130 Main Street
Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648
352-498-2400
Tina’s Dockside Inn
58 Tenth Avenue, West
Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648
352-498-5768
El Sea’s Campground
262 East 3rd Street
Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648
Shired Island County Park
West end of CR 357
Horseshoe Beach, FL 32648
CROSS CITY
Historic Putnam Lodge
15487 NW HWY 19
Cross City, FL 32628
352-440-0414
Carriage Inn Motel
16872 SE HWY 19
Cross City, FL 32628
352-498-3910
El Dorado Motel
16148 SE HWY 19
Cross City, FL 32628
352-498-3307
Southern Comfort RV Park
50 SE 74th Avenue
Cross City, FL 32628