Branford, Florida

Contact Information
674 Troy Springs Road
Branford, Florida 32008
(386) 935-4835

Troy Springs State Park lies along the gently flowing Suwannee River. The Park's namesake first magnitude spring is a haven for certified open-water diving teams. A newly paved park drive is available to motorists and a riverfront dock offers canoeists and boaters a mooring platform for access to facilities within the Park. Diving, swimming, and picnicking are currently available to visitors, while an equestrian facility and hiking trails are under construction.

For more information about the Park and upcoming events, please call (386) 935-4835.

Hours of Operation
Open 8 a.m. until sunset 365 days a year.

Driving Directions
Troy Springs is located 6 miles Northwest of Branford and 13 miles southeast of Mayo off US Hwy 27 and County Road 425.

Activities
BOATING
Troy Springs is located between mile marker 82 and 83 on the Suwannee River. A boat dock is available for day use.

CANOEING & KAYAKING
Canoeing and kayaking is available year round down the famous Suwannee River.

FISHING Fishing in the river is allowed. A Florida fishing license may be required. 

NO fishing in swimming areas.

HIKING/NATURE TRAIL
Enjoy a peaceful stroll on our ½ mile nature trail weaving through dense hardwood hammock.

HORSE/EQUESTRIAN TRAIL ***Planned For The Future*** A fourteen stall barn, wash rack, public restroom and primitive camping area. Continue to check this web site for updates. 

Equestrian trails are available on Suwannee River Water Management Ruth Springs Tract property located just outside Troy Springs. Call for more information.

PETS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Troy Springs State Park. They must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times and can not be left unattended for more than a half-hour. 

Dogs are not permitted in the springs.
PICNICKING
Picnic facilities are located by the beautiful spring. Picnic tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

SCUBA DIVING
FOR EVERYONES SAFETY THE RULES LISTED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED:

• All divers must show proof of certification before diving.
• All diving is open water only.
  
• No solo diving is permitted.  
• Divescannot extend past 5:00 p.m.
• No lights for open water dives.
• Instructors conducting a class must have a Commercial Dive Permit.

SWIMMING
Swim in the 72 degree spring water while viewing a variety of fish and turtles. Snorkel down the spring run and see the remains of the scuttled Confederate steamship Madison.
Swim at your own risk. 

NO lifeguard on duty