BLUE SPRING STATE PARK

SWIMMING AT BLUE SPRING

Blue Spring State Park frequently reaches capacity during the week and on the weekends during the summer months

BLUE SPRING STATE PARK

SWIMMING AT BLUE SPRING

Blue Spring State Park frequently reaches capacity during the week and on the weekends during the summer months

Take a Cool Dip in... the Real Florida!

Throughout the summer months, Blue Spring State Park is frequently at capacity during the week and on weekends. Visit the park early to avoid lines. There is a chance that manatees will be in the spring run over the summer. It is not permissible to swim with the manatees.

Beat the summer heat at Blue Spring State Park, where you’ll find a wide range of activities to keep you entertained in the sun.

Splashing around in the cold, 72-degree water is the ideal way to cool off when the sun is high in the sky. Begin your journey at the spring’s higher entrance to ensure that you view the entire length of this beautiful stream.

Take a short stroll on the boardwalk to get to the spring’s top entrance. Take in the forest landscape that surrounds the spring as you travel down the path. The area’s natural splendor makes you feel like you’re in your own private paradise.

Feel free to wade in the shallow waters near the banks or fully immerse yourself in the pure waters once you arrive at the spring entrance.

Swim upstream to reach the spring boil for a challenge. You can see the stream’s mouth and even snorkel into the deeper waters for a spectacular underwater view of the spring. You may float down the crystal-clear spring stream from the boil.

All of your water adventure needs can be met at the park’s snack shop. Lockers, tubes, and swimming equipment such as goggles and snorkels can all be rented here. Snacks are also available at the shop.

Blue Spring also features three pavilions that are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. These pavilions are ideal for social gatherings with friends and family. They’re also close to a grassy area where you may sunbathe, picnic, or even grill. You’ll have a great time at Blue Spring State Park no matter what you do!

Tubing

  • Tube rentals are available from the concessionaire at the park. You can swim to the spring boil and then float back down to the main swim dock from the higher entry. The float run is approximately an eighth of a mile long.
  • Individually sized flotation devices are permitted in the pool; however, tubes must be no more than 6 feet tall or 6 feet broad.

Snorkeling

  • Snorkeling in a crystal-clear spring run is available at Blue Spring. It is not permissible to swim with the manatees.
  • At all times, children and non-swimmers should be accompanied by an adult swimmer.
  • There are no lifeguards on duty. Snorkelers and swimmers undertake this activity at their own risk.

Scuba Diving

Blue Spring State Park is glad to provide access to qualified divers who are responsibly. The following conditions must be completed to ensure the safety of all divers and other visitors:

  • Before diving, all divers must show proof of certification and keep it visible on the dashboard of the automobile (digital copy not accepted).
  • Every diver must have a dive buddy with whom they must remain for the duration of each dive.
  • Only certified cave divers are permitted to dive in caves and caverns.
  • Open water divers are allowed to dive to a depth of 50 feet.
  • Lights are not permitted to be carried by open water divers.
  • A commercial dive permit is required for instructors who conduct classes.
  • Diving is done at the diver’s own risk.
  • It is not possible to dive alone.
  • Dives are not permitted after 5 p.m.
  • There will be no scooters (DPVs) or all-terrain vehicles allowed (ATVs).
  • No fishing.