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Blue Spring State Park

Hundreds of manatees make this park their home for the winter, and viewing these gentle giants from the spring's overlooks is a rare experience. The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring State Park greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.

2100 W. French Ave.
Orange City FL 32763

Front of Main Visitors Center at De Leon Sorings

De Leon Springs State Park

De Leon Springs State Park offers visitors a Florida experience that includes a recreational swimming area and a fascinating history. Take a walk through this majestic park before enjoying the crystal springs.

601 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
De Leon Springs FL 32130

An anhinga sits wings outstretched near the base of a large cypress tree.

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

Home to one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, the sapphire water of Wakulla Springs boasts manatees, alligators and a host of diverse wildlife that can be viewed from a riverboat or atop the diving platform.

465 Wakulla Park Drive
Wakulla Springs FL 32327

Manatee at Homosassa Springs underwater observatory with numerous fish

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Wildlife abounds at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where visitors are immersed in the majestic and diverse world of the springs. Discover the wild side of Florida with the endangered Florida panther, red wolves, manatees and whooping cranes, plus black bears, bobcats and, of course, alligators.

4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa FL 34446

Fanning Springs State Park

Enjoy stunning blue-green spring waters under ancient oaks on the historic Suwannee River. Fanning Springs is an inviting source of cool, clear, crisp water that has attracted people for thousands of years.

18020 N.W. Highway 19
Fanning Springs FL 32693

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Cool off as you drift down the Ichetucknee, a unique spring-fed river where you can relax as you experience the real Florida. The crystal-clear Ichetucknee River flows 6 miles through shaded hammocks and wetlands before it joins the Santa Fe River.

12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27
Fort White FL 32038

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

Take a dip in the first-magnitude spring, walk the natural limestone bridge that crosses the spring run, or picnic under the shade of the oak trees with their swaying Spanish moss.

799 N.W. Blue Spring Road
Mayo FL 32066

Overlook view of Madison Blue Spring with people swimming

Madison Blue Spring State Park

This crystal-clear, first-magnitude spring is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. Scenic woodlands of mixed hardwoods and pines create a picturesque setting for picnicking, paddling and wildlife viewing.

8300 N.E. State Road 6
Lee FL 32059

Manatee Springs State Park

A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make Manatee Springs State Park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique Florida gem. Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, swimming and canoeing, while keeping an eye out for the West Indian manatees that frequent this park.

11650 N.W. 115 St.
Chiefland FL 32626

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

This beautiful spring is named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513 - as legend has it - in search of the fountain of youth.

2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road
Ponce de Leon FL 32455

Rainbow Springs State Park

From wading in the crystalline headwaters to canoeing, kayaking and tubing down river, visitors at Rainbow Springs enjoy a priceless jewel in the Florida park system.

19158 S.W. 81st Place Road
Dunnellon FL 34432

Ravine Gardens State Park

Two ancient ravines carved by a spring-fed creek have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden. The park has two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45-degree angles.

1600 Twigg St.
Palatka FL 32177

a large blue spring surrounded by a boardwalk

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

The turquoise waters of Florida's 175th state park welcome you for a day of relaxation and exploration. Discover a collection of scenic springs. The largest, Gilchrist Blue, flows out to a clear spring run that meanders to the Santa Fe River.

7450 N.E. 60th St.
High Springs FL 32643

Silver Springs State Park

One of America’s largest springs is protected within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore the area's natural beauty by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide an ideal vantage point for enjoying the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.

5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd
Silver Springs FL 34488

Suwannee River State Park

This historical intersection reveals itself where the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers meet. On foot or by canoe, experiencing the park’s historical significance is its own timeless reward.

3631 201st Path
Live Oak FL 32060

Troy Spring State Park

This 70-foot deep, first-magnitude spring offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. A hidden gem in north-central Florida, Troy Spring has picnic tables, an interpretive nature trail, and a riverside dock for canoeists and boaters.

674 N.E. Troy Springs Road
Branford FL 32008