Florida’s No. 1 Manatee Refuge & Natural Wildlife Habitat

We’re open every day! Come visit us for boat tours, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, paddle boarding, and biking. For swimming, you may visit De Leon Springs or Wekiwa Springs.

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Nature Cruise

Kayak & Canoe Rentals

Boat Charter

Wildlife School Charter

Kayak Tour

America250 at Blue Spring Adventures

As part of Adventures Unbound, we are celebrating America250 by inviting you to experience the places that define America’s story through nature, adventure, and time well spent outside.

Visit our America250 page to explore special offers, stories, and updates from Adventures Unbound destinations across the country.

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St. Johns River Nature Cruise

We offer up close and personal Nature Tours on St Johns River. If you are looking for something fun to do with your family, Blue Springs is the place.

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Blue Spring State Park

The spring is much more than a scenic area for canoeing and swimming; it’s a place that plays a vital role in the survival of the Florida manatee.

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E-Bike Rentals

Explore the natural beauty of Blue Springs State Park on a comfortable and easy-to-ride Wooken Electric Bike.

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Equipment Rentals

We offer kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards for self-guided hourly rentals.

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Camping at Blue Spring

Learn more about camping at Blue Spring Adventures.

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Private Boat Charter

Enjoy a narrated 2 hour boat charter for up to 50 guests that can be customized to fit your needs!

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Gift Locker & Canteen

The gift shop and camp store both open at 9am daily to rent equipment, purchase a souvenir, and camp supplies.

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Read our Park FAQs

All of your state park and activities questions are answered here.

Guided Tours

Experience the beauty of Florida through one of our expertly guided adventures.

Choose from two unique tours including an incredible kayak paddle, and the legendary St. Johns River Nature Cruise.

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Plan your visit

Hours
Admission
Location

Park Hours

Daily 8 a.m. until Sundown

Retail & Canteen Hours

Daily 9am – 5pm

Admission Prices

$6 per vehicle (limit 2-8 people per vehicle)
$4 single occupant vehicle
$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Park Address

Blue Spring Adventures
2100 W French Avenue
Orange City, FL 32763

The Blue Spring Mission

MANATEE CONSERVATION

Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years of park improvements and manatee protection efforts, wintering manatee numbers exceeded 200, and by 2023, that number skyrocketed to a record 729.

Besides “sea cows,” fish abound in the spring run, and these attract a variety of wading birds, ospreys, eagles, and kingfishers. To see the park’s wonders, visitors can hike along the spring run or on the 4.5-mile Pine Island Trail.

Adventures Unbound

We’re excited to be part of Adventures Unbound, a new initiative that connects iconic destinations across the country, dedicated to exceptional experiences in America’s great outdoors. From charming lodges to grand state and national parks, we offer a variety of settings and activities for every adventurer. Your next adventure awaits!

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