Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

Category: State park in White Springs, Florida

Address: 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL 32096, USA

Phone: +13863974331

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

Jay Baker

Jun 8, 2022

Very cool place to go exploring. Whether it be by hiking, biking or kayaking.

Susan Gangi

May 30, 2022

Florida's 70th Annual Folk Festival, 3 days,10 stages, live legends of music and in person performers, performer run workshops, jam sessions, music everywhere all day and into the night, music contests, Florida Remembered, cultural traditional artists, local handmade crafters exhibits, marketplace artistry, Food and most importantly the amazing volunteers that make the musical magic become a welcoming reality. Super fun times!

brooke perfeito

Apr 16, 2022

Stephen Foster has so much history. Camp sites are spacious and restrooms are very clean. Museum was closed but Carillon bell tower was open. Highly recommend fir many reasons

Monica Williams

Mar 1, 2022

Great park. Our first stay here was in 2020 right at the height of the pandemic. Our second stay was yesterday and unfortunately it was only an overnight stay. One day we will be back to enjoy the park for longer than a day. It’s clean and well kept and the sites a pretty big.

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Questions & Answers

Is there an update on the bell tower, village and Festival of Lights 2021????

Lorraine Inman | Aug 24, 2021
Garry Bunnell | Aug 25, 2021

Bell Tower is still under renovation. No info on festival.

Is this a good place for a wedding in December?

Rebecca Jenkins | Jun 20, 2020
J Steele Olmstead | Jun 21, 2020

Oh, that's a wedding I'd LOVE to come to. The architecture available, the well kept grounds, the classic old buildings IDEAL for a variety of different places for different activities. Its a great place for making memories. Best wishes!

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Clean showers with hot water on site for primitive campers?

T Co | Jun 21, 2019
Travis George | Jun 22, 2019

When we stayed on the cabin there was hot water. I am not sure about the camp ground.

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Is that where they play the Suwannee River Song?

Debra Delarbre | Jun 21, 2018
Bill Wood | Jun 22, 2018

All his songs like "My old Kentucky Home".

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Can you bring a golf cart

Ricky Dufresne | Jun 20, 2021
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (Owner) | Jun 21, 2021

Hi Ricky, Yes you can bring a golf cart to the park. We ask that you keep to the roadways and follow applicable traffic laws. Thanks!

Is there horseback riding in the park ?

Tammy Luper | Jun 20, 2021
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (Owner) | Jun 21, 2021

Hi Tammy, We have limited equestrian trails in Stephen Foster (around 3.5 miles worth) but Big Shoals Public Lands State Park is only 3 miles away and is great for riding. It has an equestrian field for trailer parking and trail access.

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Is there any springs near by ??

Tiffany Frost | Jun 20, 2021
Carl T | Jun 21, 2021

Yes It was dried up for a long time, but a couple of years ago it came back to life after a hurricane came through. There is a springhouse, "White Sulfur Springs Springhouse" at the entrance of the park. Springs are what put White Springs on the map. It once was a Victorian era theme park, so to speak, until a fire burned much of the city. There is still a hotel left in town from that time period, but it's privately owned. We hope the spring is still flowing, as we haven't been there for almost 2 yrs. also Lafayette Blue Spring is around 40 minutes South West of Stephen Foster, and is beautiful. (When it's not flooded, of course!)

Do they have extended hours for Christmas light viewing?

Nathan B | Jun 20, 2020
Virgina Thomas | Jun 21, 2020

You can go on web site to see hours & events & costs

Do they have a Christmas display...? If so do you have any info....?

Nathan B | Jun 20, 2020
Scott Richards | Jun 21, 2020

They do light up the whole park. Go the website for more information

Is there tent camping and campfires allowed if you rent a cabin

Robert Davis | Jun 20, 2020
Robin P. | Jun 21, 2020

I'm not sure if you can pitch a tent in the cabin area, I do know that you have a fireplace in cabin and can have a campfire outside. The cabins are nice and it's a nice time of year to visit, they have their Christmas lights all over the park, it's beautiful! We stayed the week of thanksgiving this year and years in the past, always pleased!

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are the RV sites separated from then tent camping sites?

Shirley Tipton | Jun 20, 2020
Fat Dog Skillet | Jun 21, 2020

I dont think so but coukd be wrong

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Can you swim here

gail gustetic | Jun 20, 2020
lorendad | Jun 21, 2020

The Suwannee River has a fairly strong current as it flows past the park.

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Is this the park that does the boat tour to Billy’s Island?

Dolores Gail Moore | Jun 21, 2019
Clark Custom Knives | Jun 22, 2019

No

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Can I bring my dog to the park?

L Louallen | Jun 21, 2019
Frank Moseley | Jun 22, 2019

If on a leash,yes . You are required to pick up their droppings.

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are pets allowed?

George Biastre | Jun 21, 2019
Quincy Carnley | Jun 22, 2019

Yes but not in the buildings

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We are staying in a cabin over night. Do they have a coffee maker?

CC Mama of 2 | Jun 21, 2019
Fred VanderVelden | Jun 22, 2019

Yes, all cabins have coffee makers.

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Can i park a car here for a few days while i hike the Florida Trail?

Mike Akins | Jun 21, 2019
Frank Moseley | Jun 22, 2019

I believe that you will have to call the Park office and ask them.

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Is the campground open after the recent.hurricane?

Jo Snyder | Jun 21, 2019
Vanessa Williams | Jun 22, 2019

White Springs only had mild winds and little rain. Open for business.

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Can u fish here

marriese jones | Jun 21, 2019
Kathleen Brice | Jun 22, 2019

Oh yes beautiful area.

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When is Quilt Festival?

Lisa Elkins | Jun 20, 2020
Andrea Thomas | Jun 21, 2020

The Quilt Show and Sale is the third weekend in October every year

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What is the cost of admission?

Gayle Price | Jun 21, 2019
Bubba 101 | Jun 22, 2019

$5 for a car load

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What is nelly blys kitchen

Pamela Effertz | Jun 21, 2019
Suzanne Upfield | Jun 22, 2019

Closed use to be open but just does special engagements That's what I was told.

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Is there any swimming? Or tubing? Nearby?

Michael Jakubik | Jun 21, 2018
Kagamusha SW | Jun 22, 2018

The Suwanee is a "black" river, ie it's dark due to tannin in the water. So you may not want to swim it. However, tubing, or better, rafting or kayaking can be done. There is a rental place about a quarter mile west of the park entrance. For swimming, there are a couple of other parks nearby with clear water pools and rivers.

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Is alcohol allowed

kimberly luna | Jun 21, 2018
Lumpy | Jun 22, 2018

Like many parks, I think it's no. But in your camper or tent, or if you're not flashing around an obvious container in your camp site, there's no problem.

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Do u have motorized carts for seniors?

K S Williams | Jun 21, 2018
Andrea Styer | Jun 22, 2018

No notat this time

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Is there sewage camping sites?

Gena Bufkin | Jun 21, 2018
Andrea Styer | Jun 22, 2018

Dump stations only

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Would you like to visit here?

Neva Wilder | Jun 21, 2018
Earl Batson Jr | Jun 22, 2018

Great place for a day trip as well.

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How many years have been in operation?

Neva Wilder | Jun 21, 2018
Lori Dorris | Jun 22, 2018

Opened in 1950

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