Manatee Springs State Park is a beautiful state park located near Chiefland, Florida. The park is known for its clear spring waters, which attract visitors for swimming, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing. Manatee Spring is a first magnitude spring that flows directly into the Suwannee River by way of a short run.
Chiefland is a city located in Levy County, North Central Florida, about 25 miles southwest of Gainesville. The city is part of Levy County and is surrounded by natural beauty, including rivers, forests, and wildlife areas. The population was 2,316 at the 2020 census.