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Sweetwater Cabin

Astor, Florida · Marion County · Permit

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29.21922, -81.65984
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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Sweetwater Cabin

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High84°F
Avg Low68°F
Peak Rain Chance18%
Humidity81%
UV (avg)5
Air Quality38 · Good
Today
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Drizzle
81°/71°
💧 18%🌬 12mph
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 5:39 PM
Wed
☁️
Overcast
81°/69°
💧 9%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 5:38 PM
Thu
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Light Drizzle
89°/67°
💧 6%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:42 AM ↓ 5:37 PM
Fri
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Rain Showers
87°/68°
💧 5%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:43 AM ↓ 5:36 PM
Sat
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Overcast
82°/64°
💧 1%🌬 6mph
↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 5:36 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

Photos

Historic Sweetwater Cabin
Historic Sweetwater Cabin — Naventure
Living Area
Living Area — Naventure
A private spring
A private spring — Naventure
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 — Naventure
Kitchen
Kitchen — Naventure
Provided cooking equipment
Provided cooking equipment — Naventure
Before and After of the Observation Deck Bench Replacement
Before and After of the Observation Deck Bench Replacement — Naventure
The view of the cabin
The view of the cabin — Naventure
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 — Naventure
Before and After of the Observation Deck Replacement
Before and After of the Observation Deck Replacement — Naventure
Sweetwater Spring's run
Sweetwater Spring's run — Naventure
Viewing platform at Sweetwater Springs
Viewing platform at Sweetwater Springs — Naventure

Plan Your Visit to Sweetwater Cabin

Heading to Sweetwater Cabin? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Sweetwater Cabin?

No central reservation system listed for Sweetwater Cabin. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/4251912) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Sweetwater Cabin?

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