Blue Spring State Park
About Blue Spring State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Robert Rundle
THE MANATEES ARE BACK!
With the onset of cooler weather and lower water temperatures in the St Johns River; manatee sightings in and around Blue Spring should be increasing. As we get further into the winter season and river temperatures drop below 68F, park visitors will be able to see manatees frequenting the Blue Spring run on almost a daily basis to stay warm. Temperatures in the spring run remain a constant 72 degrees; creating a warm water refuge for the West Indian Manatee. The best time to view manatees is early in the morning on a cold winter day.
Blue Spring is a designated manatee refuge. To provide a safe warm water refuge for manatees during the winter season, the spring and spring run is closed to all water related activities including swimming, tubing, snorkeling, scuba diving and boating from November 15 through March 15.
Please remember if you plan a trip to Blue Spring during Manatee Season to arrive early; as the park often reaches capacity every day during peak season in late December, January and February. When the park reaches capacity, it will close temporarily until overcrowded conditions ease.
DESIGNATIONS
GETTING HERE
- Blue Spring is located west of Orange City. Take U.S. 17/92 to Orange City, go west two miles on French Avenue to the entrance.
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Blue Spring CSO
Blue Spring State Park 2100 West French Avenue Orange City, FL 32763
CONCESSIONAIRES
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Blue Spring Enterprise, Inc. -
Food service, merchandise sales, rental of recreational equipment and catering service.
Contact Wayne Johns, (386) 775-6888
402 W. Minnesota Avenue
Deland, FL 32720 -
Discover Florida Excursions, Inc. -
Tour boat service.
Contact Ron Woxberg, (407) 417-1952
95 Sweetbriar Branch
Longwood, FL 32750
