Florida whitewater - Suwannee River, Hamilton County Hamilton county, Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     4 miles   The location of the class II is at 30.339806,-82.683384 We spent a week on the river about 15 years ago when I was in boy scouts. Starting at the FL/GA border and working our way down. The section of rapids that I have marked are by far the worst but fun. I used Google maps to mark the area. Also there is an old building over a spring within the park that you can swim in without much issue that is near the train tracks. A bunch of fun to say the least. Says Michael I am a lady of 39 years of age and rowed the Swannee when I was a teen.     I can not tell you how many times I have spoken about my experience! I treasure this experience so much. We were a group of about 10 and camped and had a great time. Nature taught us from young to respect what God has given us...I thank those counsellors who introduced us to the other side of life and getting fresh air and making making life worth knowing about and respecting. Enjoy the river! I am a native Floridian and I love my state! Welcome and please pick up after yourselves and keep the litter where it needs to be...remember yogi ;) Says Susan the rapids are really cool, they aren't as big as i expected. They are tons of fun if you have a kayak! It's a rather small section of white water. But there is a trail along the side of the river so u can keep going and going. cheers:sammy shepard Says sammy shepard The   Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge section of Suwannee River is 4 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Florida and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lake City, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge section is the only paddling section along Suwannee River. Briefly about the general area: Interesting geology is available here; Scarborough Bend is next to Suwannee River; Little Shoals is close by, and is a splendid site. Suwannee River gets a good deal of water; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; the driest month is October. High temperatures at Suwannee River during the summertime months are in the 90's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 60's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Suwannee River. Suwannee River, Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II(III) Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.32448 Longitude: -82.71436 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 30.32705 Longitude: -82.73988 Paddler input for Suwannee River, Florida: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Suwannee River, Florida Local climate location: JASPER 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americas Best Value Inn-White Springs/Live Oak, White Springs 6 miles away Americas Best Value Inn of White Springs/Live Oak is a cozy 40 room newly renovated property located just minutes away from the beautiful historic Suwannee River. Nestled amidst a welcoming atmosphere... Days Inn Lake City, Lake City 8 miles away Days Inn Lake City, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located in Lake City, FL, at the crossroads of I 10 and US 441. Outdoor activities include trails for hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, and bank f... Days Inn Lake City I-10, Lake City 8 miles away 5 Sunburst/Chairman's Award A convenient yet quiet setting away from city traffic and noise Newly built in 1998 Featuring rooms with: High Speed Wireless Internet Access Two Queens or Two Kings Micro...   All Florida Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Florida. Books about whitewater paddling on Suwannee River, Florida List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Suwannee River, Florida. Find a whitewater outfitter in Florida Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Lake City, Florida Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lake City, Florida, the metro area neareast to Suwannee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Suwannee River.   Whitewater Near Suwannee River: Falling Creek, Columbia County , 6 miles away, Class III - 0.3 miles long (FL SR 131) Turket Creek, Hamilton County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Jennings to Alapaha) Alapahoochee River Grand Bay Canal), Echols / Hamilton County , 30 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (GA SR 135 to FL SR 150 on Alapaha)   Hotels Near Suwannee River: Americas Best Value Inn-White Springs/Live Oak, White Springs , 6 miles away Days Inn Lake City, Lake City , 8 miles away Days Inn Lake City I-10, Lake City , 8 miles away Comfort Suites Lake City, Lake City , 9 miles away Best Western Lake City Inn, Lake City , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Suwannee River: Lee's Country Campground, White Springs, 3 miles away Shady Grove Mobile Home Park, White Springs, 3 miles away Suwannee Valley Campground, White Springs, 3 miles away   Trails Near Suwannee River: Osceola Trail, Baker County , 16 miles away