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Florida Segments

Jeff Duncan
National Park Service
Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance
175 Hamm Rd. Suite C
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 987-6127

Photo of river in Florida

River
County
Reach
Length (miles)
Year Listed/ Updated
Potential Classification
ORVs
Description
Other States
Alafia River Hillsborough RM 0, Gulf of Mexico, to RM 23 junction of South and North Prongs
23
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Good example of swiftly flowing unspoiled central Florida riverine system.  
Alapaha River Hamilton RM 0, confluence with Suwannee River, to RM 22, GA State Line
22
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Relatively unspoiled blackwater stream with minimal encroachment.  
Apalachicola River Franklin, Gulf, Liberty, Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson RM 0, Apalachicola Bay, to RM 103, headwaters in Lake Seminole
103
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H Blackwater stream characterized by narrow canyons, deep ravines, and 200 foot bluffs.  
Arbuckle Creek Highlands RM 0, Lake Istokpoga, to RM 22, Lake Arbuckle
22
1982
  S, R, F, W, H Natural, undeveloped corridor area.  
Aucilla River Taylor, Jefferson, Madison Rm 0, Gulf of Mexico, to RM 57, GA State Line
57
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H Unique "sinkhole" river with limestone banks, deep springs, and rapids.  
Big Coldwater and East Fork Santa Rosa RM 2, FL 191 bridge, to RM 11, Coldwater Church
9
1982
  R, F, W Scenic stream with high potential for recreation.  
Black Creek and South Fork Clay RM 0, confluence with St. Johns River, to RM 24, FL 16 bridge
24
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Meandering canoe trail complemented by presence of alligators and numerous wading birds.  
Blackwater River Santa Rosa, Okaloosa RM 4, above city of Milton, to RM 44, AL State line
40
1982
  S, R, F, W Habitat for endangered pine barren tree frog; flows through Blackwater River State Forest and is lined for much of reach with Atlantic white cedar.  
Boiling Creek Santa Rosa RM 0, confluence with Yellow River, to RM 7, Okaloosa County line
7
1982
  S, R, F, W Entire segment within Elgin Air Force Base reservation.  
Chassahowitzka River Citrus, Hernando RM 0, Gulf of Mexico, to RM 5, Chassahowitzka
5
1982
  S, R, F, W Flows through Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge; one of few remaining "near-virgin" areas in State.  
Chipola and Cowarts Creek Gulf, Calhoun, Jackson RM 0, confluence with Apalachicola River, to RM 97, AL State line
97
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Limestone stream with clear water, long gentle runs, pools, rocks and rapids with 9,400 feet of shoreline within Florida Caverns State Park.  
Choctawhatchee and East Fork Walton, Washington, Holmes RM 0, Choctawhatchee Bay, to RM 78, AL State line
78
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Scenic recreational stream with excellent water quality and of ecological significance; Point Washington State Wildlife Management Area adjacent; Morrison Springs.  
Econfina Creek Bay, Washington RM 0, North Bay, to RM 26, one mile below US 231/FL 75 bridge
26
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Excellent float stream lined with Atlantic white cedar; designated State Canoe Trail.  
Econfina River Taylor RM 0, Gulf of Mexico, to RM 26, US 19/27 and FL 20 bridge
26
1982
  S, R, F, W Beautiful spring fed stream.  
Econlockhatchee River Seminole, Orange RM 0, confluence with St. Johns River, to RM 44, headwaters east of Lake Mary Jane
44
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Provides scenic wilderness type canoeing; designated State Canoe Trail.  
Escambia and Conecuh Escambia, Santa Rosa RM 4, two miles above US 90 bridge, to RM 51, AL State line
47
1982
  S, R, F, H, C Relatively undisturbed stream.  
Estero River Lee RM 0, Estero Bay, to RM 8, US 41 and Koreshan State Park
8
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Established canoe and nature trail; flows through mangrove swamp; Koreshan State Historic Site.  
Fisheating Creek Glades, Highlands RM 0, confluence with Lake Okeechobee, to RM 61, headwaters near FL 731 bridge
61
1982
  S, R, F, W Remote, meandering canoe stream; botanically rich.  
Hendry Creek Lee RM 0, Estero Bay, to RM 5, FL 865 and Gladiolus Drive
5
1982
  S, R, F, W Diverse estaurine ecosystem.  
Hillsborough River Hillsborough, Pasco RM 20, FL 582A bridge, to RM 60, headwaters west of Polk County line
40
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Highly scenic, crystal clear flat water stream.  
Holmes Creek Washington RM 0, confluence with Choctawhatchee River, to RM 20, town of Vernon
20
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Designated State Canoe Trail; extremely clear water.  
Myakka River Sarasota, Manatee RM 21, north of southern boundary of Myakka State Park, to RM 59, headwaters near Hardee County line
38
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Flows through largest state park; beautiful wilderness preserve.  
New River Franklin, Liberty RM 4, town of Carrabelle, to RM 58, headwaters southwest of Telogia
54
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Very clean and scenic blackwater stream that penetrates Apalachicola National Forest.  
New River Franklin, Liberty Forest proclamation boundary (Sec. 24, T.2 S., R.7 W.) to boundary between Sec. 12 and 13, T.3 S., R.7 W.
6
1982/ 1993
W
S, R, O Meanders tortuously through a virtual tunnel of vegetation which overhangs and cloaks river banks. Unexpected twists and turns of river channel create a chaotic experience for canoeists.   
New River Franklin, Liberty Boundary between Sec. 12 and 13, T.3 S., R.7 W., to bridge on Forest Highway 13 at northern boundary of Mud Swamp-New River Wilderness
8
1982/ 1993
S
S, R, O See initial comments  
New River Franklin, Liberty Bridge on Forest Highway 13 to point where New River flows out of Mud Swamp-New River Wilderness north of Owens Bridge on Forest Road 120-B
10
1982/ 1993
W
S, R, O See initial comments  
New River Franklin, Liberty Mud Swamp-New River Wilderness boundary to river mile 4 in Sec. 13, T.7 S., R.5 W., north of Carrabelle
29
1982/ 1993
S
S, R, O See initial comments  
Ochlockonee River Franklin, Wakulla, Liberty, Leon Ochlockonee Bay to two miles below Lake Talquin Reservoir
59
1982/ 1993
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Alternating banks of high pine-shrouded bluffs and dense cypress and hardwoods. Fishing, camping, and canoeing. Abundant wildlife and fish.  
Ochlockonee River Franklin, Wakulla, Liberty, Leon RM 0, Ochlockonee Bay, to RM 59, two miles below Lake Talquin Reservoir
59
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Official State Canoe Trail; flows for 25 miles through Apalachicola National Forest and borders Ochlockonee State Park for over 4,000 feet and St. Marks Wildlife for approximately 20 miles.  
Ochlockonee River Gadsden RM 78, one mile above Lake Talquin Reservoir, to RM 107, GA State line
29
1982
  S, R, F, W See initial comments.  
Oklawaha and Silver Springs Run Putnam, Marion RM 0, confluence with St. Johns River, to RM 12, below Rodman Dam
12
1982
  S, R, F, W Meandering blackwater stream with lush subtropical vegetation providing habitat for several threatened or endangered species.  
Oklawaha and Silver Springs Run Marion RM 20, above Rodman Dam, to RM 52, FL 40 bridge; Silver Spring Run from confluence with Oklawaha River and FL 40 bridge, to RM 5, headwaters
37
1982
  S, R, F, W See initial comments.  
Orange River Lee RM 0, confluence with Caloosahatchee River, to RM 9, Lehigh Acres
9
1982
  S, R, F, W State Endangered Manatee Marine Mammal Sanctuary.  
Peace River Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Polk RM 0, Charlotte Harbor, to RM 82, US 98/FL 700 bridge near FT. Meade
82
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Meandering blackwater stream lined with limestone banks and forested swamplands.  
Perdido River Escambia RM 0, Perdido Bay, to RM 51, one mile below US 31/AL 3 bridge
51
1982
  S, R, F, W Excellent deep blackwater float stream with magnificent stands of Atlantic white cedar.
AL
Santa Fe River Gilchrist, Suwanee, Alachua, Columbia, Union, Bradford RM 0, confluence with Suwanee River, to RM 82, Little Santa Fe Lake and headwaters
82
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Unique resource with diverse vegetation in a relatively natural state that provides habitat for abundant wildlife populations; many beautiful second magnitude springs below Oleno State Park.  
Sebastian Creek Indian River, Brevard RM 0, confluence with Indian River, to RM 10, Wabasso Road Bridge south of FL 512
10
1982
  S, R, F, W Unaltered stream with unique habitat.  
Shell Creek Charlotte RM 3, US 17/FL 35 bridge, to RM 20, east of FL 31 bridge
17
1982
  S, R, H, C Scenic stream with excellent water quality.  
Shoal and Caney Creek Okaloosa, Walton RM 0, confluence with Yellow River, to RM 46, headwaters southeast of Paxton
46
1982
  S, R, F, W Unaltered stream that meanders through most scenic corridor of the Eglin Wildlife Management area.  
Sopchoppy River Wakulla Property boundary near center of Sec. 13, T.4 S., R.3 W. to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Boundary, located at division of Sec. 25, T.5 S., R.3 W., and Sec. 30, T.5 S., R.2 W.
19
1982/ 1993
R
S, R, O Green-canopied tunnels formed by dense overhanging vegetation, high sand bluffs and limestone outcrops. Variety of water-oriented recreational activities.  
Sopchoppy River Wakulla St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Boundary to confluence with Ochlockonee Bay in Sec. 4, T.6 S., R.2 W.
6
1982/ 1993
S
S, R, O "Islands" of cypress and swamp tupelo festooned in draperies of spanish moss transition to open marsh "sea of grass". Fishing and boating.  
Sopchoppy River Wakulla RM 0, Ochlockonee Bay, to RM 41, headwaters near Leon County line
41
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Clearly defined picturesque channel with sand bars and deep pools; flows through Apalachicola National Forest; designated State Canoe Trail.  
Sopchoppy River Wakulla Headwaters on West Branch (Sec. 28, T.2 S., R.4 W.), and on East Branch (Sec. 24, T.2 S., R.4 W.) to Forest Service property boundary located near center of Sec. 13, T.4 S., R.3 W.
23
1982/ 1993
W
S, R, O Green-canopied tunnels formed by dense overhanging vegetation, high sand bluffs and limestone outcrops. Floatable during high water.  
St. Johns River Putnam, Volusia, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Brevard RM 93, above Lake Harney, to RM 215, FL 520 bridge and Lake Poinsett
122
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C One of most well known and heavily utilized bass fisheries in Nation with excellent recreational opportunities; abundance and variety of wildlife and is one of last known nesting areas for dusky seaside sparrow; recorded aboriginal sites; borders Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.  
St. Lucie, North Fork Martin, St. Lucie RM 0, confluence with St. Lucie River at Stuart, to RM 16, junction of Five Mile and Ten Mile Creeks
16
1982
  S, R, F, W Designated aquatic preserve.  
St. Lucie, South Fork Martin RM 8, FL 76 bridge, to RM 16, headwaters northeast of FL 708 and Florida Turnpike intersection
8
1982
  S, R, F, W Untouched scenic stream with subtropical flora and fauna.  
St. Marks River Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson RM 0, Apalachee Bay, to RM 39, headwaters above US 90/FL 10 bridge
39
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Flows through St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.  
St. Marys and North Prong Nassau, Baker RM 0, confluence with Atlantic Ocean, to RM 120, one mile below GA 94 bridge
120
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Relatively undeveloped subtropical waterway canopied with southern swampland communities; forms boundary between FL and GA.
GA
Tomoka River Volusia RM 7, two miles south of US 1/FL 5 bridge, to RM 17, I-4 bridge
10
1982
  S, R, F, W, H, C Gentle flowing stream that penetrates extensive salt marsh with a variety of tropical, subtropical and savannah environments.  
Waccasassa River Levy RM 0, Waccasassa Bay, to RM 37, headwaters above FL 339 bridge
37
1982
  S, R, F, W Popular stream with almost impenetrable banks.  
Wacissa River Jefferson RM 0, confluence with Aucilla River, to RM 20, headwaters northeast of Wacissa
20
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Spring fed streams flowing over limerock formations; forested banks; noted archaeological and palentological resource; designated State Canoe Trail.  
Wakulla River Wakulla RM 2, Port Leon, to RM 10, FL 61 bridge and Wakulla Springs
8
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Crystal clear spring fed stream; major recreational and ecological resource; designated State Canoe Trail.  
Wekiva and Rock Springs Run Seminole, Lake, Orange RM 0, confluence with St. Johns River, to RM 15, Wekiva Springs; RM 0, confluence with Wekiva River, to RM 8, Rock Springs
23
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Crystal clear spring fed stream that flows through unspoiled wilderness.  
Withlacoochee and Camp Creek Madison, Hamilton RM 0, confluence with Suwannee River, to RM 26, GA State line
26
1982
  S, R, G, F, W Crystal clear spring fed stream in primitive wilderness setting.  
Withlacoochee River Citrus, Levy RM 0, Gulf of Mexico, to RM 10, below Lake Rousseau
10
1982
  S, R, G, F, W, H, C Highly scenic, relatively clear stream with significant geologic exposures; meanders through dense cypress swamps, sandhills and hardwood forests underlaced with cabbage palms; abundance of wildlife; designated State Canoe Trail; penetrates Withlacoochee State Forest.  
Withlacoochee River Citrus, Marion, Sumter, Hernando, Pasco, Polk RM 22, US 41 bridge above Lake Rousseau, to RM 135, headwaters south of Lake County line
113
1982
  S, R, G, F, W See initial comments.  
Yellow River Santa Rosa, Okaloosa RM 0, East Bay, to RM 55, AL State line
55
1982
  S, R, F, W Designated State Canoe Trail that penetrates hardwood forests and cypress swamps of Elgin State Wildife Management Area and Yellow River Marsh State Aquatic Preserve.