22 Things to do near Alachua, FL
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Alachua Sink
Alachua, Florida
1.0 miles NWCave
Jonesville Park
Gainesville, Florida
8.0 miles SA big, busy disc golf course near Gainesville with open holes, carved wooded fairways, an intelligent layout, and carpet tees — bring the map to stay on track.
Disc Golf
Oleno State Park
High Springs, Florida
9.8 miles NWA tannic-water swimming bend in the river with Spanish moss overhead, docks to jump from, and a short hiking trail that follows the river until it plunges underground — alligators in the nearby sinkhole add to the excitement.
Swim
Barr Systems Disc Golf Course
Gainesville, Florida
10.1 miles SEA private but publicly welcome disc golf course at Barr Systems in Gainesville, FL — numbered tee posts, security cameras, and a ditch that becomes a real hazard in rainy season.
Disc Golf
Northside Park
Gainesville, Florida
10.3 miles SEOne of Florida's oldest disc golf courses, a pine-tree tournament layout with dual tees, dual pin positions, and a history of hosting historic events in Gainesville.
Disc Golf
Ichetucknee Area
Bell, Florida
11.6 miles WSeveral clear, cool springs clustered northwest of Gainesville in the Ichetucknee area — details available through the linked Florida springs resource.
Swim
House of Trees
Newberry, Florida
12.5 miles SWA very technical private 12-hole disc golf course on 8 acres with crossing fairways and concrete tees — a guide is needed and you must contact Iaon for permission to play.
Disc Golf
Ichetucknee River
Fort White, Florida
20.3 miles NWA pristine 6-mile spring-fed river averaging 20 feet wide and 5 feet deep in North Central Florida, with most of the river flowing through Ichetucknee Springs State Park.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Swim
Lake Wauburg
Micanopy, Florida
22.0 miles SEA mostly short, tight disc golf course at Lake Wauburg with UF-only access — keep an eye out for gators and call ahead since the park runs on student staffing.
Disc Golf
Rock Bluff Springs
Bell, Florida
25.5 miles WSwim near Bell, Florida
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Hart Springs
Bell, Florida
28.6 miles WHart Springs County Park lets you swim, snorkel, and scuba dive in strikingly clear spring water — with cave diving for the truly adventurous — for just $4 a person.
Swim
Fanning Springs State Park
Fanning Springs, Florida
30.1 miles SWA beautiful, clear spring with a diving platform inside a Florida state park — cool, refreshing water for just $1 per person.
Swim
Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland, Florida
35.8 miles SWCrystal-clear Manatee Springs flows into the Suwannee River, offering swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving in one of Florida's most beautiful spring-fed parks.
Swim
Big Shoals State Park
White Springs, Florida
41.4 miles NBig Shoals' walking trails overlook the only true river rapids in Florida, but alligators inhabit the Suwannee River here — admire the scenery and wade with caution.
Swim
Heritage Park and Gardens Disc Golf Course
Live Oak, Florida
44.5 miles NWA fun entry-level disc golf course near Live Oak weaving through pines and an open field on a historic estate, with dual tees, par-4 holes, and excellent signage — a perfect lunch-break round.
Disc Golf
Peacock Springs State Park
Live Oak, Florida
44.8 miles NWA state park near Live Oak, Florida, offering swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving for about $4 per vehicle at the park entrance.
Swim
Spirit of the Suwannee DGC
Live Oak, Florida
45.3 miles NWA scenic course through old-growth oaks, pines, and magnolias demanding accuracy and course management — hosts music festivals year-round, so check the schedule before heading out.
Disc Golf
Ronnie Van Zant Memorial
Green Cove Springs, Florida
45.3 miles NESandy oak woods, quiet shade, and 36 holes of disc golf at Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park in Green Cove Springs — the Rattlesnake Challenge back-nine adds 18 more technical holes between 6 and 7.
Disc Golf
Jerry Eden
Green Cove Springs, Florida
45.5 miles NEPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Rainbow Springs State Park
Dunnellon, Florida
49.0 miles SA large first-magnitude spring feeding the crystal-clear Rainbow River — swim, snorkel, or rent a canoe to paddle downstream past the headspring through gorgeous water the entire length.
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