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Florida River Map (PDF) | Major Rivers & Lakes in Florida

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: April 03, 2026 | 15:05 ET

Florida River Map showing major rivers in Florida, River start and end point, county boundaries.

River Map of Florida State

Rivers and Waterways in Florida

Florida’s river systems are shaped by its flat terrain, abundant rainfall, and extensive wetlands. Many rivers flow slowly across the state, with most draining into the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean, while some are influenced by tides near the coast. North Florida features longer river systems connected to neighboring states, while central and southern regions include shorter rivers and unique waterways like the Everglades. The state also has numerous lakes and reservoirs that play a key role in water supply, flood control, and recreation.

Major Rivers in Florida

RiverLength (Approx.)RegionFlows Into
St. Johns River310 miEastAtlantic Ocean
Suwannee River246 miNorthGulf of Mexico
Apalachicola River160 miNorthwestGulf of Mexico
Escambia River258 miNorthwestEscambia Bay
Choctawhatchee River141 miNorthwestChoctawhatchee Bay
Ochlockonee River206 miNorthwestGulf of Mexico
Peace River106 miCentralCharlotte Harbor
Kissimmee River133 miCentralLake Okeechobee
Ocklawaha River74 miCentralSt. Johns River
Withlacoochee River141 miCentralGulf of Mexico
Myakka River68 miSouthwestGulf of Mexico
Santa Fe River75 miNorthSuwannee River
Blackwater River56 miNorthwestBlackwater Bay
Yellow River118 miNorthwestBlackwater Bay
Caloosahatchee River67 miSouthGulf of Mexico
Loxahatchee River8 miSoutheastAtlantic Ocean
Hillsborough River54 miWestTampa Bay
Indian River (Lagoon)156 miEastAtlantic Ocean

Major Lakes in Florida

LakeTypeRegion
Lake OkeechobeeNatural lakeSouth
Lake GeorgeNatural lakeNorth
Lake KissimmeeNatural lakeCentral
Lake IstokpogaNatural lakeCentral
Lake TohopekaligaNatural lakeCentral
Lake ApopkaNatural lakeCentral
Lake TalquinReservoirNorthwest
Rodman ReservoirReservoirNorth
Lake SeminoleReservoirNorthwest
Orange LakeNatural lakeNorth

Major River Basins in Florida

Florida’s river basins are largely coastal and influenced by rainfall and groundwater, with most draining into either the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. These basins are essential for managing water flow, supporting wetlands, and maintaining the state’s unique ecosystems.

  • St. Johns River Basin
  • Suwannee River Basin
  • Apalachicola River Basin
  • Escambia River Basin
  • Choctawhatchee River Basin
  • Peace River Basin
  • Kissimmee River Basin
  • Caloosahatchee River Basin
  • Withlacoochee River Basin

Florida Rivers Facts

StateFlorida
Total Rivers & Streams11,000+ miles of rivers
Major RiversSt. Johns, Suwannee, Apalachicola
Total Waterway Length13,000+ miles
Main DrainageGulf of Mexico & Atlantic Ocean
Longest RiverSt. Johns River
Shortest RiverLoxahatchee River
Major River Basins9 Primary Basins
Primary OutletGulf of Mexico & Atlantic Ocean
Key UsesWater supply, flood control, recreation, ecosystems
Longest River Within StateSt. Johns River
Number of River Basins8–10 Basins
Major ReservoirsLake Talquin, Rodman Reservoir, Lake Seminole
Primary Water SourceGroundwater and surface water