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.
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Florida Springs For Swimming
Find Florida springs for swimming and snorkeling, with notes on designated swim areas, seasonal crowding and official access rules.
Spring shortlist
Florida Springs For Swimming options
These springs match the region, base city or activity on this page.
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.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Fort White - North Florida
One of Florida's signature tubing rivers, formed by clear springs that create the Ichetucknee River.
Ginnie Springs Outdoors
High Springs - North Florida
A private spring park on the Santa Fe River with seven springs, camping, tubing, paddling, swimming, snorkeling and diving.
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.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Weeki Wachee - West-Central Florida
A classic Old Florida spring attraction with mermaid shows, Buccaneer Bay swimming and a popular spring-run kayaking experience.
Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland - North Florida
A Suwannee River-area spring with a long boardwalk, camping, paddling, swimming and cooler-month manatee potential.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
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.
Madison Blue Spring State Park
Lee - North Florida
Madison Blue Spring State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, paddling, scuba, tubing.
Fanning Springs State Park
Fanning Springs - North Florida
Fanning Springs State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, cabins, camping, paddling, manatees.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
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 State Park
De Leon Springs - Central Florida
De Leon Springs State Park is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, picnicking, history.
Rock Springs at Kelly Park
Apopka - Central Florida
Rock Springs at Kelly Park is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, tubing, picnicking, camping.
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Ocala National Forest - Central Florida
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, camping.
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Ocala National Forest - Central Florida
Juniper Springs Recreation Area is a Central Florida spring destination with swimming, kayaking, camping, hiking.
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.
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Mayo - North Florida
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, cabins, camping, paddling, scuba.
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
Ponce de Leon - Northwest Florida
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, picnicking, hiking.
Morrison Springs Park
Ponce de Leon - Northwest Florida
Morrison Springs Park is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, snorkeling, scuba, paddling.
Williford Spring
Youngstown - Northwest Florida
Williford Spring is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, picnicking, hiking.
Jackson Blue Springs Recreation Area
Marianna - Northwest Florida
Jackson Blue Springs Recreation Area is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, picnicking, paddling.
Vortex Spring
Ponce de Leon - Northwest Florida
Vortex Spring is a Northwest Florida spring destination with swimming, scuba, camping.
Planning angle
Swimming is the reason many visitors first look for Florida springs, but access is not the same everywhere. Check designated swim areas, lifeguard expectations, capacity rules and seasonal wildlife closures before you go. Use the spring cards above to narrow the trip, then check official sources for current hours, fees, reservations, closures and water access.