| Blue Springs State Park |
A single day can include a scenic river boat trip, a
guided or solo canoe or kayak trip, snorkel or
dive the depths of Blue Spring, a picnic under the
spreading Live Oaks, and a classic sunset over
the historic St. Johns River.
The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can
be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and
certified scuba divers with a partner. Swimming
or diving with manatees is not permitted and is
strictly enforced. The river is popular for fishing,
canoeing, and boating. River boat tours are
available. The park has plenty of picnic areas
and a hiking trail.
For overnight stays, air-conditioned cabins, a
full-facility campground, and primitive campsites
are available. Tent and RV campers can hide
away in the Sand Pine Scrub campground within
easy walking distance of the river and spring run.
Six recently renovated vacation cabins, located in
a shady oak hammock are also available for
overnight visitors.
Spring and summer activities include St. Johns
River Nature Cruises and guided canoe or kayak
trips by a Florida Park Service Visitor Services
Provider located along the banks of the river, and
canoe rentals at the park snack bar. For bird
watchers, the spring migration is bringing
numerous migratory birds through the park
guided or solo canoe or kayak trip, snorkel or
dive the depths of Blue Spring, a picnic under the
spreading Live Oaks, and a classic sunset over
the historic St. Johns River.
The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can
be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and
certified scuba divers with a partner. Swimming
or diving with manatees is not permitted and is
strictly enforced. The river is popular for fishing,
canoeing, and boating. River boat tours are
available. The park has plenty of picnic areas
and a hiking trail.
For overnight stays, air-conditioned cabins, a
full-facility campground, and primitive campsites
are available. Tent and RV campers can hide
away in the Sand Pine Scrub campground within
easy walking distance of the river and spring run.
Six recently renovated vacation cabins, located in
a shady oak hammock are also available for
overnight visitors.
Spring and summer activities include St. Johns
River Nature Cruises and guided canoe or kayak
trips by a Florida Park Service Visitor Services
Provider located along the banks of the river, and
canoe rentals at the park snack bar. For bird
watchers, the spring migration is bringing
numerous migratory birds through the park
The largest spring
on the St. Johns
River, Blue Spring is
a designated
Manatee Refuge and
the winter home
(mid-November
through March) to a
growing population
of West Indian
Manatees. A mere
35 miles from hustle
and bustle of
Orlando and the
attractions, Blue
Spring draws a
year-round mix of
families, nature
lovers, picnickers,
water enthusiasts,
sun-worshipers and
romantics.
on the St. Johns
River, Blue Spring is
a designated
Manatee Refuge and
the winter home
(mid-November
through March) to a
growing population
of West Indian
Manatees. A mere
35 miles from hustle
and bustle of
Orlando and the
attractions, Blue
Spring draws a
year-round mix of
families, nature
lovers, picnickers,
water enthusiasts,
sun-worshipers and
romantics.
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