Chiefland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manatee Springs is a great spot to see the Florida Springs wildlife, especially early in the morning when the park opens! Read more about Manatee Springs at www.gonewanderingweb.com #Wanderlust #Explore #Travel #NaturalSprings #Florida #StateParks #Camping
Manatee Springs is a great spot to see the Florida Springs wildlife, especially early in the morning when the park opens! Read more about Manatee Springs at www.gonewanderingweb.com #Wanderlust #Explore #Travel #NaturalSprings #Florida #StateParks #Camping
kayakers at Rock Bluff Spring on the Suwanneee River, Gilchrist County, Florida
Suwannee River, Gilchrist County, Florida
This bright blue springs is a great place to kayak out to see manatee, alligators, vultures that migrate here in mass and plenty of other wildlife. Also fun for scuba and swimming!

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Quality Inn near Manatee Springs State Park

Quality Inn near Manatee Springs State Park

2.5 out of 5
1125 North Young Boulevard Chiefland FL
The price is AU$126 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$126
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chiefland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (886 reviews)
Poor maintenance. The doorbell didn’t work so I had to knock on the door. The outlet in the bathroom was dead.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Quality Inn near Manatee Springs State Park
Days Inn by Wyndham Chiefland

Days Inn by Wyndham Chiefland

2.5 out of 5
809 NW 21st Avenue Chiefland FL
The price is AU$163 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$163
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chiefland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (1,002 reviews)
Great rooms, clean pool, friendly staff

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Chiefland
Dock & Fire Pit: Scenic Studio on Suwannee River!

Dock & Fire Pit: Scenic Studio on Suwannee River!

3 out of 5
Chiefland FL
The price is AU$255 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$255
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Chiefland. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attraction Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great location!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Dock & Fire Pit: Scenic Studio on Suwannee River!
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Beautiful home located at Chiefland Country Estates, near the Golf Course

Beautiful home located at Chiefland Country Estates, near the Golf Course

Chiefland FL
Stay at this holiday home in Chiefland. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Manatee Springs State Park and Chiefland Farmers Flea ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful home … if I ever need a rental again in Chiefland I would definitely stay at this home. Exceptionally clean home !Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Beautiful home located at Chiefland Country Estates, near the Golf Course
Dock & Fire Pit: Scenic Studio on Suwannee River!

Dock & Fire Pit: Scenic Studio on Suwannee River!

3 out of 5
Chiefland FL
Stay at this apartment in Chiefland. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Popular attraction Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great location!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Dock & Fire Pit: Scenic Studio on Suwannee River!
Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key

Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key

Chiefland FL
Stay at this holiday home in Chiefland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction Lower Suwannee National Wildlife ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay. The river is really the star of the show as Brian stated. It was very peaceful. I hope to return again soon!

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

This bright blue springs is a great place to kayak out to see manatee, alligators, vultures that migrate here in mass and plenty of other wildlife. Also fun for scuba and swimming!

Manatee Springs State Park

You can take time to visit Manatee Springs State Park during your travels to Chiefland. Amble around the area's marina or seek out its fishing spots.

Manatee Springs State Park
Elegant Swallow-tailed kite forages for large insects flying over a melon field outside the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, Cedar Key, Florida, which is the key habitat for this bird.

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the great outdoors at Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, a lovely green space in Chiefland. Amble around the area's marina or seek out its fishing spots.

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Chiefland Farmers Flea Market during your stay in Chiefland. Amble around the area's marina or seek out its fishing spots.

Chiefland Farmers Flea Market

Levy County Quilt Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Levy County Quilt Museum in Chiefland. Stroll along the marina or seek out the fishing spots.

Levy County Quilt Museum

Eddie Buie Park

Explore the great outdoors at Eddie Buie Park, a lovely green space in Chiefland. Amble around the area's marina or seek out its fishing spots.

Eddie Buie Park

Dakotah Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Dakotah Winery during your travels to Andrews.

Dakotah Winery

Activities

Sunset Carriage Ride and Dinner

Sunset Carriage Ride and Dinner (Holds up to 4 People)

AU$635
per traveller
Sunset Carriage Ride and Dinner (Holds up to 4 People)
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Cities near Chiefland

GJCE3F Cedar Key Waterfront at Sunrise, Cedar Key, Florida

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Aerial panorama of St. Augustine, Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States.

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Winter Springs, Hart Springs, Trenton, Florida.

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