Swim, camp, dive, fish, go kayaking, and take a real jungle expedition at Blue Spring State Park, an ancient home of the Timucuan tribe. Stretching over 1,000 hectare (2,600 acre) of land, this park offers an array of eco-activities. Fifty-one camp sites, 27 of which are equipped with electricity, can be reserved if you plan on staying longer. Even a few air-conditioned cabins in the woods are available. While swimming is popular, it is not allowed during the season when manatees are present. Also, when the park reaches full capacity, no one may enter until space opens up, so you are advised to arrive early. PutBlue Spring State Park into our Orange City travel itinerary planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
Blue Spring State Park reviews
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The crew made the Boat tour fun. Unfortunately it started pouring rain at the end. You can’t swim in the spring Nov to April! The spring did not look blue. No manatee where there!
The crew made the Boat tour fun. Unfortunately it started pouring rain at the end. You can’t swim in the spring Nov to April! The spring did not look blue. No manatee where there! more »
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My favorite destination few days while visiting Florida. We were lucky enough to arrive a day or two after some injured manatees had been released back to the wild, so there were even more to enjoy..... more
My favorite destination few days while visiting Florida. We were lucky enough to arrive a day or two after some injured manatees had been released back to the wild, so there were even more to enjoy..... more »
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Exceptionally beautiful spring and spring run. The boardwalk is also an easily accessible path which you have the potential to see so much wildlife from. One of the best places to see manatees as well during the winter. The park staff do a great job with maintaining this park. There’s also a hiking path inside the park accessible from the lower parking lot called pine island trail… east but long and very little shade In Some parts. I love visiting this place and have done so many many times!
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Wonderful time with friends. Manatees, gators and bird oh my. Beautiful day, went on the boat ride. Best time in a long time. They knew what they were doing. The lady knew her animals and their stories as she picked them out and the gentleman knew his boat to get close to the animals as he could get. Great team. Then we went to the swimming hole and saw more manatees and they had a guide to make sure nothing harmed them. Swimming hole cold but, refreshing.
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