Sometimes, we all just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and decompress. Lucky for us, Florida is riddled with springs (and even an occasional waterfall) to soak away your stress. Here are 20 springs to see if you're craving some water therapy.
19 road trip-worthy springs and waterfalls to visit in Florida
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 5:50 pm
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Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave., Orange CityLocated just an hour and a half north of Orlando, Blue Spring is like taking a step back in time, away from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle. It’s the perfect place to just relax.
Photo via Blue Spring/Website
De Leon Springs State Park
601 Ponce de Leon Blvd., De Leon SpringsWith a sunset like that, perfectly reflecting on the water, how can anyone not feel relaxed?
Photo via De Leon Springs/Website
Falling Waters State Park
1130 State Park Road, ChipleyFalling Waters State Park is one of the very few places in Florida with waterfalls, courtesy of the sinkholes in the area. It may be a bit of a drive North, but it is well worth the trip to experience in person.
Photo via Falling Waters State Park/Website
Fanning Springs State Park
18020 N.W. Highway 19, Fanning SpringsKnown for its 72 degree, blue-green water, Fanning Springs is another beautiful spring to relax in this summer.
Photo via Fanning Springs/Website
Gemini Springs Park
37 Dirksen Drive, DeBaryLush, green foliage; tranquil clear waters. What more could you ask for?
Photo via Gemini Springs Park/Wikimedia, Photography by user: MrX
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
7450 N.E. 60 St., High SpringsThere’s something magical about taking a dip in crystal clear water.
Photo via Glichrist Blue Spring State Park/Flickr, Paul Clark
Ginnie Springs
7300 N.E. Ginnie Springs Road, High SpringsGinnie Springs’ website says it is “a slice of pure Florida.” The spring and campground is surrounded by nature, a deep breath of fresh air away from city life.
Photo via Ginnie Springs/Facebook
Green Springs Park
994 Enterprise Osteen Road, DeltonaOne of Florida’s few sulfur springs, Green Springs’ water is a beautiful shade of green, surrounded by the Florida canopy.
Photo via Green Springs Park/Wikimedia, Photography by user: MrX
Ichetucknee Springs
12087 S.W. U.S. Highway 27, Fort WhiteThere are eight springs that actually connect to create the Ichetucknee rivers, and all over them allow visitors to completely immerse in the natural habitat of Florida wildlife.
Photo via Ichetucknee Springs/website
Rock Springs’ Kelly Park
400 E. Kelly Park Road, ApopkaWith different alcoves to explore, and surrounded by nature, guests have plenty of opportunity to explore Kelly Park at Rock Springs.
Photo via Kelly Park/Facebook
Manatee Springs State Park
11650 N.W. 115 St., ChieflandWhat could be more relaxing than manatee-watching at Manatee Springs?
Photo via Ebyabe/Wikimedia Commons
Rainbow Springs State Park
19158 S.W. 81st Place Road, DunnellonThere’s nothing quite so relaxing as the sound of a waterfall, and Florida has so few of them that the site is even more wonderful to behold. Rainbow Springs has one such waterfall, hidden down one of their hiking trails.
Photo via Rainbow Springs/Website
Silver Springs State Park
1425 N.E. 58 Avenue, OcalaWhether your paddleboarding, kayaking, taking a swim, or enjoying a glass-bottomed boat tour, Silver Springs has plenty of breathtaking sights to take in and enjoy.
Photo via Silver Springs State Park/Instagram
Silver Glen Spring
5271 FL-19, Salt SpringsThis spring is only accessible by the Silver Glen Run, a stream that connects Lake George - fed from the spring - to the spring.
Photo via Silver Glen Run/Facebook
The Devil’s Den
5390 N.E. 180 Ave., WillistonWhile it might not be a conventional spring to hang out at, the Devil’s Den offers a wonderful scuba and snorkeling experience to dive into.
Photo via Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring/Facebook
Three Sisters Springs
123 N.W. Highway 19, Crystal RiverThree Sisters is an oasis off the beaten path. Guests have to kayak or boat to the spring, and it is well worth the trek to relax in these beautiful waters.
Photo via Three Sisters Springs/Instagram
Wall Springs Park
3725 De Soto Blvd., Palm HarborThis spring was used as a spa twice throughout it’s modern history, and if that doesn’t just make you want to go relax in the water, nothing will.
Photo via Wall Springs Park/Wikimedia, Tlyle Shep3rd
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way, Spring HillWith the return of the Weeki Wachi mermaids, guests can choose to relax by watching their splendid tricks, or take a tranquil kayak trip down the spring.
Photo via Florida State Parks/Instagram
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle, ApopkaWekiwa is one of the springs and state parks that has campsites close to the water, and one can only imagine how tranquil it would be at night to sit by a campfire, next to the quiet noises of water flowing.
Photo via Wekiwa Springs/Website
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