We had the best time today with Captain Brandon and his daughter! He communicated very well the…read morenight before and even in the morning about possible nasty weather and what we could expect. Fortunately, the weather held off long enough for us to get our limit within a couple hours! I would definitely go again and recommend him to anyone!

We had such a good time scalloping on our 4th of July trip to Steinhatchee! Captain Brandon was so…read moreaccommodating, helpful, and knowledgeable. We are fortunate to have found him and will now use him every year! Thank you Captain for your help and patience with our group! You're the best!!

Beautiful place! The springs were closed but we went to Poe springs 5 minutes away and have a…read morenatural pool and river current with stairs, restaurant and bathrooms

County-owned and run park with a beautiful natural spring. There is a "dive platform", which I put…read morein quotes because as a platform diver myself, it's not high enough to be a proper dive platform but still you can do basic stuff or just jump off. Most of our state parks sadly have removed their dive platforms (Fanning, Madison Blue, Gilchrist Blue) so it's nice to find one. There are picnic tables and a I think a playground for little kids plus a sand volleyball court which gets very popular on weekends. Actually, the entire place gets very popular on weekends and I'd advise going on a weekday if possible. Otherwise, it's super-crowded and mostly rowdy teens. There are a lot of fish in the springs but if you want to freedive or snorkel and see them, come on a weekday, ideally in the morning. Once kids come around after school, the dive platform is the highlight and there's enough kids jumping off it to make the water very murky so you won't see anything then underwater. Tips: --It's cash-only, $2 admission for adults, not sure what for little ones. --No footballs: volleyballs are allowed, but no footballs! I asked why and was told by the girl at the concession stand "two boys playing football trampled a Karen who complained". So yeah, that. --The focus is very much on family fun: again, if coming to see nature come on a weekday, ideally early. --If you dive/jump off the platform, swim clear off it immediately. There's likely a middle schooler jumping right after you. Some run, jump, and don't look down and I've been hit before by flying tweens. --The road leading to the park is pretty long and paved. People drive like proverbial bats out of hell on it, 60 MPH or more. Be careful.

Ate here the other night after fishing. Food was good, but the portions are small. I got the crab…read moreclaws appetizer -- only a few claws served in an oversized basket, which made it feel even more sparse. Disappointing for the price.

We meet at this place for Mother's Day. We each drove half way there. It was a very bad experience…read more We waited for over an hour for our food and then it was disgusting. The "special steak" for Mother's Day was 1/8 inch and horrible. The expensive filet was way over cooked. My daughter sent hers back and they brought one out that was ice cold in the middle - not edible at all. The grouper was also nasty. My husband paid $170 for nothing. Do not go there unless you just want to drink at the bar. Wish we could get our money back!

Nice and cozy cabin deep in the woods. Limited cell service and no television but it's a lovely…read moretranquil place. Truly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful nature.

I just stepped into Klan country. Yikes! Paid for a two night cabin stay but left early. You will…read moredefinitely feel unwelcome by the locals if you're not white. The park ranger was extremely nice. She was very friendly and helpful. The cabin was clean and cozy. No internet, TV or cell phone service. We brought our own bed linens, pillows, food and board games. Springs was beautiful but crowded. We did not go in for a swim. Very few practice social distancing and very few wore face covering at the local stores. My husband was told to remove his face mask as it's like strapping a muzzle on his face. What?!?!?!?! I was flabbergasted by her comments. I should've done my research prior. Oh well, lesson learned.

First time here. One of the smaller St Parks we've been to, but very nice.! They have wonder…read morewhere the music is 5 cabins we stayed in #4. We've stayed in several St.Park cabins. this is probably the nicest! 2bd,sleeps 6 max. Great huge wrap around screened porch-w/ fans,lots, much seating! Back area extra picnic table, barbq grill, clothesline. SO QUIET! Primitive camping only in pk. Beautiful Springs for swimming, all w/in walking from cabin, or pkg lot. Fishing area nearby. Concession open Mem wknd thru summer. Not far away is Manatee Spgs., Nice, bigger St Pk. We have stayed there! Full campgrd there, no cabins-a few restaurants around to go to if desired.

I came across this park by chance. It's smaller compared to other well-known springs, but the water…read morewas beautifully clear. Alcohol is not allowed, and neither are diving, dogs, fishing, bicycles, or smoking. Parking costs $6 per vehicle. It was a quiet, peaceful spring where you can really enjoy nature.

Another Amazing Scalloping Adventure with Capt. Tony Mathis!…read more Just wrapped up another fun and successful 2-day scalloping trip with our favorite local guide, Capt. Tony Mathis of YknotScallop.com! Despite it being late in the scalloping season and the challenges posed by recent weather--especially following a Category 1 hurricane that brought several inches of fresh rainwater to Steinhatchee--Capt. Tony delivered beyond our expectations. We fully anticipated tough conditions with scallops being scarce, yet Capt. Tony worked his magic and helped us hit our limit not once, but two days in a row! As you can see from our photos, everyone had a fantastic time both on and off the water. We wrapped up the weekend with a delicious dish of garlic lemon butter scallops over pasta, celebrating our hard-earned catch in style. If you're looking for an unforgettable scalloping experience, Capt. Tony is the one to book! #Scalloping #Steinhatchee #YknotScallop #YknotFish #ScallopSeason #FishingGuide

I have fished with captain Tony on a scout trip together , no matter if you are a client friend or…read moreanother captain fishing with him , he makes the trip fun and enjoyable, polite and professional and works hard to find the fish

My wife and I, along with a few others, booked our campsites online. The cost was $30 per night,…read morebut there are discounts for senior citizens and those with disabilities. Our campsite had running water and electric hookups, but the space was relatively small, accommodating two decent-sized tents, a trailer, and a vehicle. We weren't sure about overflow parking, but they didn't mind when I parked my truck near an unmarked site. There was a dump station on the other side for RVs. The bathhouse was centrally located and clean, stocked with hand soap and toilet paper, although it lacked shampoo in the showers. We observed a variety of wildlife, including deer, otters, turtles, a snake, and squirrels. A raccoon, which I affectionately named "Gangster," rummaged through our belongings at night, even opening a cooler without a latch - amusing yet slightly concerning. A nice walking path leads to the boat dock, and there's a boat ramp for kayaks and canoes, but remember it's a walking path, not accessible by vehicle. The spring itself was spacious and not overly crowded, much better than Ginnie Springs, though there was a noticeable amount of algae on the surface. The store nearby offered snacks, food, and ice cream at reasonable prices, which the kids loved. We saw many dog owners, and it seemed dogs were prohibited only in or near the spring, although some were swimming near the boat ramp. Overall, it's a pleasant campsite, but there are a few drawbacks: numerous ticks and horseflies were present, and the area is very dark at night. There are no trash cans at the sites, so you'll need to bring your own container and take your trash to the dumpster. Lastly, the check-in process was slow due to limited staff.

I am so sick of places saying they are dog friendly when they aren't. We came here specifically…read morebecause they said this park was dog friendly and we don't want to have to leave our dog behind ever. It cost us $6 to drive in and find that, while you can take your dog on the grassy "park" area, dogs are not allowed on any of the boardwalk walkways or in or even near the water. I can take my dog to much nicer parks for free. My husband and I tried taking turns sitting with the dog while the other went looking for manatees or wildlife. All we saw was dirty water crowded with people. We did not see a single animal besides a squirrel. Then, while I was waiting for my husband to do one of the longer boardwalks, my dog started yelping and jolting from side to side. I looked does to see she was being absolutely swarmed by mosquitoes. I took her back to the car immediately and she had at least 8 visible bites and was shaken. I noticed later that I had three bites on my legs as well and I had made sure to put on sunscreen and bug spray. A majority of the people I personally encountered were definitely tourists, and those that seemed like locals were mostly sitting on their phones while their kids were swimming. We did not have a good experience here and I wouldn't recommend it unless you fall into one of those two groups and think you'll enjoy it. There are so many other great ways to spend a day in this area.

Beautiful place to visit even in February. We caight a few fish. Not as many as we would have…read moreliked. But the Marina is beautiful and so ia the lake. We will be back to thia location.

Some of the worst boats ever. Make sure to not rent boats from here. We had two boats and both…read moreprops were spinning and one of our engines started messing up. Very cheaply made and terrible boats.

I went to Steinhatchee to reminisce and charter a boat to go scalloping recently. Stayed at…read more@SteinhatcheeRiverInn for the weekend and found Captain Mike Baker through the staff @RiverHavenMarina. He was available on really short notice for a sunset cruise to Marker 1 in the Gulf of Mexico. Pretty ride, great conversation. A highlight of the weekend! Rained 29" on my short trip so no scalloping. Rescheduled but bad weather due to Hurricane Dorian so missed the season this year. Scheduled a quick visit for a Steinhatchee River nature tour upstream. The river is beautiful and the Captain is very friendly. It was a wonderful peaceful ride. Next time, I'll schedule a fishing trip!

From the owner: We offer a inshore fishing trip targeting Trout and Redfish. During summer we offer Bay Scallop…read moresnorkeling trips