The limestone karst terrain of north-central Florida defines the setting of Chiefland — springs, sinkholes and pine flatwoods shape the local landscape and the region’s outdoor life. Manatee Springs State Park, just outside the city, protects a first-magnitude spring whose clear run flows to the Suwannee River. Chiefland sits in Levy County on Florida’s Nature Coast, a low-lying Gulf-side region where rural roads, farms and forests still set the pace. Watermelon growing is part of the area’s agricultural identity and is celebrated at the Chiefland Watermelon Festival. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Chiefland and Florida’s Nature Coast.
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