If you’re a fan of whitewater rapids, whether enjoying the natural beauty or getting the itch to paddle and stoke the adrenaline fire, we have a place to go in Florida that’s worth the trek. While it isn’t any Gore Canyon Rapids by any means (one of the biggest whitewater rapids in the country in Colorado), it still clocks in as the largest whitewater rapids in the state. Big Shoals State Park is a miniature Gore Rapids and still a worthwhile experience for outdoor adventurers.

We have an experience in Big Shoals State Park that is perfect for those thrill seekers or adrenaline junkies out there.
Tripadvisor Trypp Adams
Sure, we might not have whitewater rapids the size of Gore Rapids in Colorado, but that doesn’t mean Florida doesn’t have anything to compare.
Tripadvisor Amy Duncan
Pictured here are rafters on Gore Canyon Rapids in Colorado on a tour from Liquid Descent Whitewater Rafting.
Big Shoals in Florida offers a miniature Gore Rapids experience, which, if at the right time of your visit, you can see these Class III whitewater rapids at their best.
Google Reviews Mick Shea
Open from 8 a.m. to sundown 365 days a year, guests will pay a minimal entry fee in order to gain access to the park.
Tripadvisor Wanderlust_at_dawn

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From there, visitors can have access to towering limestone bluffs, the Suwannee River, and a Class III whitewater classification.
Tripadvisor GinaHx
Paddling the shoals is not recommended for just anyone. Only experienced canoe and kayakers should attempt to navigate the shoals.
Google Reviews Mick Shea
Even if you aren’t paddling, you can also enjoy the view from Big Shoals rapids by parking in the parking area and hiking one mile along the Big Shoals hiking trail.
Google Reviews Richard Farmer
There is so much to do here outside of the rapids, so get outside and enjoy the wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, and so much more.
Google Reviews Kelly Thomas

Have you ever been to Big Shoals State Park before? Did you know these are the largest whitewater rapids in the state? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or, you can learn more about this park and these rapids by visiting the Florida State Parks website.

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Big Shoals Wildlife Management Area - Zone B, 11330 SE Co Rd 135, White Springs, FL 32096, USA