Levy County Parks

Henry Beck Park
Located on CR 343, one-half mile from
CR 326, about 5 miles east of Gulf Hammock
on the Wekiva River.
Open from April 1 through
September 30. Picnic pavilions, swimming,
basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, kids’ play area,
shower, restroom facilities.
(352) 486-5326

Blue Springs Park/ Devils Hammock
Located at the end of CR 339-A north of Bronson. Open
year round. Picnic pavilions, swimming, platform diving dock,
volleyball, swings, kids’ play area, restroom facilities.
Devils Hammock is an undeveloped 3,200-acre area which
adjoins Blue Springs Park. Hunting and public access with a
manned checking station during hunting season.
4550 NE 94th Pl.
Bronson, FL

Fanning Springs State Park
Located on U.S. Hwy. 19/98 in the town of Fanning Springs. A hub of the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail and easily accessible from US 19, this park offers visitors a chance to hike through nature trails, watch white tailed dear, manatees and other animals in their habitat, swim or snorkel in crystal-clear water or rent one of five cabins for a weekend getaway. The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. until sundown.
(352) 463-3420
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Shell Mound Park
Located on CR 326 off CR 347 north of Cedar Key. Open year round. 20 campsites with water and power hookups and 10 primitive camping sites. Restroom, shower facilities and RV dump station. Boat ramp and fish cleaning area. Volleyball, basketball.
(352) 221-4466

Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Located at the end of CR 326 west of Gulf Hammock on the Waccasassa River. Open year round. Popular boat launch site for Gulf access. Boat launching and docks for tie-up. Bank fishing, picnic tables, grills, benches. Restroom facilities.
(352) 543-5567
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Bird Creek Park & Boat Ramp
Located at the end of Highway 40 in Yankeetown. Picnic area and small beach for swimming and sunbathing. Pavillions with picnic tables and grills. Restroom facilities.

Places of Interest to Visit

Levy County Quilt Museum
11050 NW 10th Ave
Located between Chiefland and Bronson, this is the only quilt museum in the Sunshine State. Offers a chance to view local quilters at work and appreciate the centuries-old tradition of quilting. Festivals and shows provide a chance to purchase these hand-made masterpieces.
Open Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(352) 493-2801

Dakotah Winery
Established in 1985 by Dr. Max Rittgers and his son Rob, Dakotah Winery & Vineyards grows its own grapes on 17 acres. The tasting room allows guests to participate in free wine tastings Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. The vineyard offers a peaceful haven where guests can relax beneath the arbor and enjoy the scenic view, including a bird sanctuary, “babydoll” miniature sheep, Canada geese and a pond with hundreds of Japanese Koi.
14365 N HWY 19
Chiefland, FL 32626
(352) 493-9309
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Cedar Key Historical Society Museum
Step back in time to the days when native Timucua Indians lived in the area. Follow the path of history as the white man arrived in the early 19th century and established a tiny village. Witness the devastation of the Hurricane of 1896, which changed the direction of the small, but growing town. Learn how the cross-Florida railroad and the pencil manufacturing mill influenced the town.

At the Cedar Key Historical Society Museum, visitors take a self-guided walking tour and examine photographs, exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia that tell the story of this quaint Gulf Coast island community. A collection of prehistoric relics of local land and sea creatures, extensive photographs, and clippings are on display at the museum.

Hours:
November – April
Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 2 to 5 p.m.

May – October
Sunday – Thursday: 2 to 5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission:
$1 adults, 50¢ children

Address:
2nd Street at State Road 24
P. O. Box 222
Cedar Key, FL 32625
(352) 543-5549
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Cedar Key Museum State Park
12231 SW 166th CT
Picturesque Cedar Key was once a thriving port city and railroad connection during the 19th century. Explore the town’s colorful history with a visit to the Cedar Key Museum State Park. Part of the collection has seashells and Indian artifacts collected by  Saint Clair Whitman, the founder of the first museum in Cedar Key.  Whitman’s house is located at the park and has been restored to reflect life in the 1920s. A short nature trail gives visitors the opportunity to see wildlife and birds, as well as native vegetation. Small gray squirrels, doves, mockingbirds, blue jays, woodpeckers, and green tree frogs can be seen on the museum grounds and along the walking trail.
(352) 543-5350
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