Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park — Gopher: Camping and Fishing at Suwannee River

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park — Gopher is a state park campground in Hamilton County, Florida. Operator: Florida State Parks.

Fishing nearby

Suwannee River is 0.5 miles from the campground, measured to the shore. The nearest open car-top and kayak launch on Suwannee River is Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

Fish we hold records for in Suwannee River: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Sunfish, Bluegill, White Catfish and Redbreast. Best months for Largemouth Bass: Mar, Apr, May. Best months for Spotted Sunfish: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. The best months come from the water temperature we hold for Suwannee River.

The deepest point measured in Suwannee River is 9.8 ft (3 m).

Sites and hookups

There are 15 campsites. 15 have electric hookups (30A). 15 have a water hookup.

Amenities

Grills at 15 sites. Picnic tables at 15 sites.

Season, fees and booking

14 sites of 15 can be reserved; the rest are first come, first served.

Contacts

Where this data comes from

  • Campground: Florida DEP — Florida State Park Camping Sites.
  • Depth of Suwannee River: NOAA BlueTopo, class A, a survey of the bottom.
  • Depth of Suwannee River: NOAA National Bathymetric Source (S-102 ed3.0.0), class A, a survey of the bottom.
  • Depth of Suwannee River: NOAA ENC, class A, a survey of the bottom.
  • Depth of Suwannee River: EPA NLA, class B, a figure published by an agency.