Suwannee is an unincorporated community in Dixie County, Florida, United States. It is located on the Suwannee River near its mouth, at the southern end of the Big Bend region of Florida. It is 23 miles southwest of Old Town, to which it is connected by County Road 349. Gainesville is about 60 miles west of Suwannee Suwannee is a fishing village, with a population of about 300. It caters to both freshwater fishing in the river and saltwater fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. The canal water is brackish and is travelled by various species of sharks, snakes, turtles and crocodilian wildlife. There are enclosed hunting grounds, stocked with wildlife such as deer and hogs. During the 19th century, the area on which the town sits was an important staging ground for goods traveling to and from the cotton and tobacco plantations throughout the Suwannee Valley. The 1939 Florida guide notes that "small wood- burning sternwheelers of the Mississippi type plied the lower stretches of the Suwannee, carrying cotton, tobacco, peanuts, naval stores, and lumber from the interior to the high-masted schooners anchored at the river mouth. The Belle of the Suwannee, Captain Robert Bartlett commanding, was the queen of the fleet. During the war blockade runners traveled up and down the stream; several were burned and sunk, but many succeeded in eluding the Federal gunboats. The town is surrounded by the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. There is a canoe/kayak trail into the refuge from launch sites in the town. You will find plenty of water-related recreation: boating, fishing, paddling and house-boating. Within the Lower Suwannee Wildlife Refuge, you can spot turtles, dolphins and a multitude of bird species. Fish for Red and Black Drum, Mullet, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish and many more marine species. The Fresh Springs Capital of the World, Gilchrist County, is a 30minute drive from the Suwannee. This area is home to a variety of natural freshwater springs, water activities, world class diving sites, camping, hiking and many other outdoor activities. There is a public boat ramp and marinas that sell live bait. We suggest that you pick up provisions prior to arriving at your rental as the nearest supermarket is 24 miles away in Old Town. In town there is a market that can provide essentials. Suwannee Cabin Rental properties are clean and comfortable. We provide turn-key rental experiences. Make lasting memories with Suwannee Cabin Rentals