Access Site
FL
Royal Springs Park (Hugh Byron Hollingsworth, Sr. Park)
City: O'Brien, FL
County: Suwannee County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.08337, -83.07415
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Suwannee River
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Royal Springs Park is a well-maintained 5-acre county facility offering convenient access to the Suwannee River near O'Brien. The park features a **one-lane concrete boat ramp** suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. Additional amenities include two water entry stairs, a jumping platform, covered picnic pavilions, tables with grills, and portable restrooms. The park sits under a scenic oak canopy that provides welcome shade for day trips.
The location is ideally positioned for paddlers exploring this section of the Suwannee River, with Suwannee River Rendezvous Ramp located just 1.5 miles downstream—making it a manageable paddle for a one-way trip or shuttle. This access point is operated by Suwannee Parks and Recreation and serves as a practical launch point for both recreational paddling and boating activities on the river.
The location is ideally positioned for paddlers exploring this section of the Suwannee River, with Suwannee River Rendezvous Ramp located just 1.5 miles downstream—making it a manageable paddle for a one-way trip or shuttle. This access point is operated by Suwannee Parks and Recreation and serves as a practical launch point for both recreational paddling and boating activities on the river.