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Is Manatee Springs State Park open right now?

Q: Is Manatee Springs State Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Manatee Springs State Park is open. No closures reported by Florida State Parks.

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Manatee Springs State Park is open.

Why this statusNo closures reported by Florida State Parks.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Manatee Springs State Park is a Florida State Park located six miles west of Chiefland on SR 320, off US 19.

Type: Florida State Park
State: FL
Nearest town: Levy

About Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park is a Florida State Park located six miles west of Chiefland on SR 320, off US 19. Manatee Spring is a first magnitude spring that flows directly into the Suwannee River by way of a short run. Present also are swamps and hardwood wetlands along the Suwannee, along with many sinkhole ponds, including one with a cave 90 feet below the ground that connects to a popular divers' destination known as the Catfish Hotel.

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Visitor info

AddressLevy

Websitewww.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/manatee-springs-state-park ↗

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How we read this status

We derive Manatee Springs State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by Florida State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.