Florida’s Springlands

Welcome to a natural wonderland blessed with green forests, sunny blue skies, beautiful lakes and, true to our name, amazing natural springs – with crystal clear water that stays 72 degrees year-round.

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Ichetucknee Springs State Park

This 2,670-acre paradise has eight major springs that join forces to make the six-mile Ichetucknee River, which brims with crystalline swimming holes and lush tree canopies. Dive in for an […]

12087 SW U.S. Highway 27

Rum Island Spring and Park

Rum Island’s exotic, romantic name comes from illicit moonshine stills hidden out here during the early 1900s. The second magnitude spring forms a 200-meter swimming hole just north of Rum […]

1447 Southwest Rum Island Terrace

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Dive a little deeper into Florida’s Springlands by keeping up with the latest news and interesting stories. Get to know us a little better and make some plans for your visit here.

Explore Lake City

Tucked into the junction of two major highways in North Florida — I-75 and I-10 — Lake City is a breeze to  get to from any direction. Just south of Lake City you’ll find the historic town of Fort White, named after a military fort built in the 1830s. Together, Lake City and Fort White make Columbia County the perfect primary destination of a fun change-of-pace side trip.

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Jacksonville: 1 Hour
Orlando: 2 Hours
Tampa: 2.5 Hours
Atlanta: 4 Hours

Featured Events

There’s always something fun going on in Lake City, Florida’s Springlands. Keep track of our regular flow of events, from one of the top folk festivals in the country to a slew of seasonal happenings. Here’s where you can find the ideal event during your visit.

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