Visit Blue Springs State Park

Located 45 minutes north of downtown Orlando, Blue Springs state park will get you out of the long attraction lines and into Florida's greatest natural attraction, WATER!

Blue Springs State Park covers more than 2,600 acres including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Springs is actually an official Manatee sanctuary and the winter home to an ever-growing population of West Indian Manatees. If you are in the area from Mid-November through March over 100 different "sea cows" can be viewed from the spring's overlooks (especially on cold days).

Onlooker enjoying the day at Blue Springs State Park

If you are planning on hitting the spring during the summer or spring seasons you are in for a treat. The water keeps at a constant 72 degrees, which makes it a quite refreshing break from the Floridian heat.

There are two separate entries to the spring. One is a general area for swimming and floating (floats are available for rent or you can bring your own). The other entry point is closer to the head of the springs where you can actually swim above or dive into the "crack in the earth" which will lead you into the Florida aquifers. Most days you will actually see scuba divers swimming into the springhead quite frequently.

Divers entering the spring head

If you are looking for adventure or just something different on your trip to Florida, ditch the parks and visit Blue Springs State Park. You will not be disappointed!






Park Information

Hours                                                                

8 a.m until sundown, 365 days a year

Admission

• $6 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle 
• $4 single occupant vehicle
• $2 pedestrians/bicyclist

Camping

$24 per night, plus tax plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Includes water and electricity

Cabins are available to rent for $95 per night.

Website

https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Blue-Spring