Okay all,
We had a wonderful time. I can't endorse Ichetucknee Springs enough. We had a blast and with temps at 100 the 72 degree water was wonderful. We took the midway river tubing trip. The girls did well but the three hours would have been a bit much for them. As it is Grandma and Grandpa are sore from all the rescuing of the girls swimming them back into the center of the river, fighting the currents. But it was well worth the effort and minor aches and pains our old bodies took.
Camping at O'Leno State Park is great. We were in site #7 and while it was an extra large site it was also a wee bit on the downward side of an incline.
Becca we couldn't find site #31. We assume we passed it because the numbers started at 32. However, the Dogwood area is better shaded. Sites are smaller and the road is a bit rougher but we had no problem going through it with our Camry. Either area is great and all the sites were good size. #5 I'm pretty sure that's the number, was absolutely huge. The swimming area was closed because the water level is down. We didn't go on the swinging bridge because of the heat and the girls wanting to swim, so we headed back to Ichetucknee, north end and swam in the swimming hole. Man was that cold but very refreshing. I believe John posted a picture of that swimming hole.
As an adult without children, I'd do the 3 hour tube ride down the river from the North end. I brought the camera and here are a few of the shots I took. (Oh, bring a ziplock baggie to protect camera)
The third pic is the family. Kayla is hanging upside down to cool her head in the river. I did that several times it was very refreshing.
Lynn