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Central Florida Springs

Explore Central Florida springs by trip style, including Orlando-area swimming, Ocala paddling, Rainbow River tubing and Williston snorkeling.

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Central Florida Springs options

These springs match the region, base city or activity on this page.

Blue Spring State Park

Orange City - Central Florida

A major St. Johns River spring known for clear 72 F water, summer swimming and one of Florida's most important winter manatee viewing experiences.

  • Manatee viewing
  • Warm-season swimming
  • State park

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Rainbow Springs State Park

Dunnellon - Central Florida

A high-demand spring and Rainbow River destination with swimming, snorkeling, paddling, tubing and camping access in the Dunnellon area.

  • First-magnitude spring
  • Tubing
  • Camping

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Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs / Ocala - Central Florida

A historic spring attraction and state park known for glass-bottom boats, paddling on the Silver River, camping and cabins.

  • Glass-bottom boats
  • Cabins
  • Paddling

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Wekiwa Springs State Park

Apopka - Central Florida

A close-to-Orlando spring with clear 72 F water, a developed swim area, paddling access and trails.

  • Near Orlando
  • Swimming
  • Reservations

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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring

Williston - Central Florida

A privately operated prehistoric underground spring focused on reserved snorkeling and scuba diving rather than casual swimming.

  • Underground spring
  • Reservations
  • Strong swimmers

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De Leon Springs State Park

De Leon Springs - Central Florida

De Leon Springs State Park is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, picnicking, history.

  • Family swim area
  • Near Orlando

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Rock Springs at Kelly Park

Apopka - Central Florida

Rock Springs at Kelly Park is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, tubing, picnicking, camping.

  • Near Orlando
  • Spring run
  • County park

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Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Ocala National Forest - Central Florida

Alexander Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, camping.

  • Ocala National Forest
  • Spring pool
  • Camping

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Juniper Springs Recreation Area

Ocala National Forest - Central Florida

Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, kayaking, camping, hiking.

  • Ocala National Forest
  • Juniper Run
  • Camping

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Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area

Ocala National Forest - Central Florida

Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, boating, picnicking.

  • Ocala National Forest
  • Spring pool
  • Day use

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Planning angle

Central Florida connects Orlando day trips with Ocala, Dunnellon, Williston and the west-central spring corridor. It is where many visitors choose between close-to-the-city swim areas, classic river tubing and iconic clear-water parks. Use the spring cards above to narrow the trip, then check official sources for current hours, fees, reservations, closures and water access.