Trip plan
Plan a North Florida springs road trip to Ginnie Springs, Ichetucknee and Gilchrist Blue. Where to stay in Gainesville, accommodation and tubing itinerary.
2-Day Trip
Book hotels and accommodation for each night of your Florida springs road trip. Where to stay near the best springs.
From Gainesville, drive 30 minutes north to High Springs. Spend the day at Ginnie Springs for tubing, swimming and snorkeling in crystal clear water.
Float the Ichetucknee Springs State Park river (45 minutes from Gainesville). End at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park for pristine swimming.
Trip springs
Detailed guides for each spring destination on your trip.
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.
Dunnellon - Central Florida
A high-demand spring and Rainbow River destination with swimming, snorkeling, paddling, tubing and camping access in the Dunnellon area.
Fort White - North Florida
One of Florida's signature tubing rivers, formed by clear springs that create the Ichetucknee River.
High Springs - North Florida
A private spring park on the Santa Fe River with seven springs, camping, tubing, paddling, swimming, snorkeling and diving.
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.
Apopka - Central Florida
A close-to-Orlando spring with clear 72 F water, a developed swim area, paddling access and trails.
Weeki Wachee - West-Central Florida
A classic Old Florida spring attraction with mermaid shows, Buccaneer Bay swimming and a popular spring-run kayaking experience.
Chiefland - North Florida
A Suwannee River-area spring with a long boardwalk, camping, paddling, swimming and cooler-month manatee potential.
High Springs - North Florida
A newer Florida state park with multiple springs, strong water clarity, swimming, snorkeling and a spring run to the Santa Fe River.
Williston - Central Florida
A privately operated prehistoric underground spring focused on reserved snorkeling and scuba diving rather than casual swimming.
Lee - North Florida
Madison Blue Spring State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, paddling, scuba, tubing.
Fanning Springs - North Florida
Fanning Springs State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, cabins, camping, paddling, manatees.
Wakulla Springs - Northwest Florida
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, boat tours, wildlife, manatees, lodging.
De Leon Springs - Central Florida
De Leon Springs State Park is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, picnicking, history.
Apopka - Central Florida
Rock Springs at Kelly Park is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, tubing, picnicking, camping.
Ocala National Forest - Central Florida
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, camping.
Ocala National Forest - Central Florida
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, kayaking, camping, hiking.
Ocala National Forest - Central Florida
Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, boating, picnicking.
Mayo - North Florida
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, cabins, camping, paddling, scuba.
Ponce de Leon - Northwest Florida
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, picnicking, hiking.
Ponce de Leon - Northwest Florida
Morrison Springs Park is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, scuba, paddling.
Youngstown - Northwest Florida
Williford Spring is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, picnicking, hiking.
Marianna - Northwest Florida
Jackson Blue Springs Recreation Area is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, picnicking, paddling.
Ponce de Leon - Northwest Florida
Vortex Spring is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, scuba, camping.
Crystal River - West-Central Florida
Three Sisters Springs is a West-Central Florida spring destination with manatees, wildlife, paddling.