Springs For Picnicking
Salt Springs
Salt Springs is a heavily developed spring inside Ocala National Forest. There is a shallow spring pool and a spring run. The pool has several vents and the spring water is rich with minerals. There is an on-site campground. The spring and campground are very popular and are sometimes crowded.
Peacock Springs
Peacock Springs is one of the best sites for cave diving in Florida. It offers an amazingly complex cave system and some of the best, most affordable and high-quality cave diving in the world. It’s located inside Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park. The rural state park is more natural and is much less developed than other state parks in Florida.
Poe Springs
Poe Springs is a lovely spring near Gainesville and the town of High Springs. It’s set inside Poe Springs Park, which is a well-maintained county park with a variety of nice facilities. It’s set alongside the Santa Fe River and provides river access. Poe Springs is great for swimming, picnicking and families.
Volusia Blue Springs
Volusia Blue Springs is one of the most beautiful, popular and unique springs in Florida. It’s set inside Blue Springs State Park. This spring offers on-site camping, cabin rentals, kayaking, hiking and manatee viewing.
Morrison Springs
Morrison springs is a beautiful park and spring in the Florida Panhandle. It’s owned by the State of Florida, but is operated by Walton County. Morrison Springs is a popular swimming hole for locals and visitors. It’s one of the most popular freshwater SCUBA diving sites in Florida.
Rock Springs Kelly Park
Rock Springs is a hidden gem. It’s one of the best, most popular and beautiful springs in Florida. This spring is near Orlando so it makes a great day trip. The water in Rock Springs is crystal clear, and is filled with fascinating rock formations, including limestone caves and cliffs. Rock Springs is a popular spring for tubing, paddle boarding and more.
Ginnie Springs
Ginnie Springs is privately owned. It has a reputation for rowdy partying and trashy crowds, especially on holiday weekends. The springs are among the most beautiful in Florida, and it’s one of the most famous freshwater diving sites in the world.
Ichetucknee Head Spring
Ichetucknee Head Spring is in the north part of Ichetucknee Springs State Park. It is one spring in a group of nine, which form the Ichetucknee Springs Group. After rising from deep underground, the water flows into the Ichetucknee River.
Warm Mineral Springs
Warm Mineral Springs is the only publicly accessible hot spring in Florida. The warm water comes from the Earth’s hot core. It is not volcanic like other hot springs. The mineral-rich water is said to have health benefits, and there is a spa on-site.