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Notable river spot · Dixie, Florida

Cat Island

Cat Island is a river spot in Dixie, Florida.

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Cat Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cat Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cat Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.32913, -83.17649. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Cat Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cat Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cat Island?

    Nearby: Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 7 km), Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve (sanctuary, 27 km), Cedar Key Historical Society Museum (museum, 32 km), Andrews Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 42 km), Steinhatchee Falls (waterfall, 61 km), Goethe State Forest (sanctuary, 70 km).

    Is Cat Island worth visiting?

    Cat Island is listed as a notable river spot in Florida on Spotwander.