Blue Springs State Park

Beautiful place to visit and learn about Florida wild life. And during this time of year manatee sitings are highly likely. Just remember no swimming or other water activities nov-mar

Whether you want to watch the manatees frolic and play or you want to float in an inner tube down the spring run, there is something for everyone at Blue Springs State Park.

The manitees are so relaxing to see. They definitely move at a much slower pace. Best time to view them is early morning.

This is a small yet quaint FL State Park not far from my neighborhood . Go alone or with family/friends or a group. For a special treat, visit during the winter months to see the Manatee

Beautiful place!!! A lot fun activities to do! You can enjoy with the whole family!!!

Beautiful springs. Water is very cold so be prepared. Come on weekdays to avoid crowds. If you wait long enough and are lucky you'll see a manatee from the boardwalk.

A great place for diving, snorkeling , and swimming . Bring a mask, snorkel and water shoes (rocks are sharp). In the cooler months, a thermal swim vest will take the edge off. Watch out for manatees !

I love coming here, especially during the winter because you get to see the manatees in their natural habitat thanks to the spring.

Blue Spring State Park at 16 minutes drive to the north of Orange City dentist Cape Vista Dental

Blue Spring State Park at 16 minutes drive to the north of Orange City dentist Cape Vista Dental

Swimming , tubing, chilling. Go early to have the peace and quiet before camps and picnicking families show up. It's wonderful at 8am.

The largest spring on the St. Johns River and a wintertime manatee refuge. Seasonal swimming , narrated river cruises , canoe and kayak rental , trails , snack bar , picnic pavilions, grills, camping .

Either go early or go late! We arrived 10:30am Sunday, right as they hit capacity and were the last vehicle allowed inside. We left at 12:00 & they had reopened but there was a line over 25 cars long.

This is a diverse park - you can swim , snorkel , dive, canoe , relax in tubes, take a hike on the trail , watch manatees in the winter, and keep an eye for other signs of wildlife . My favorite local park

73 degree water on a hot day is amazing! You can swim snorkel and scuba dive . You can also go canoeing kayaking and on a boat tour to view wild life such as manatees and alligators . I recommend it. :) Read more

If you go here in the winter when the manatees are here go when the park opens at 8 am. If you go later in the day it will be over capacity and you will have to wait a long time to get in.

Beautiful state park . However, it needs accessibility to boaters who would also like to enjoy the springs.

Definitely have to come early... they are full buy 10am and will have a long wait...but it soooo worth waiking up at 6 for!

Beautiful place!! Water is so clear & there are so many manatee !!

A beautiful park ! They have swimming during the summer and manatees winter here. The nature trails are great. I love walking here to clear my head and reconnect with the Earth.

Great fun! Rent a tube for 5.00/first hr- 2.00 for a small locker ( limited) - water was cool and relaxing.

Park is beautuful! Park gets very crowed very quickly. . Get there early so you don't have to wait in the car line .

Get here early on the weekends, especially during the summer. The parking lot can, and does, fill up!

Pack a lunch and spend a couple hours at the park . Crystal clear water.

Great fun! Rent a tube for 5.00 / first hr. - small locker 2.00 ( limited) water was cool and relaxing!

amazing location to see manatees up close and personal.

The manatees swim here when the rivers drop below 18c - great to see such magnificent "chilled" creatures in their normal habitat - kayaks for hire!

It's a fantastic place ...great wildlife , birds, grounds, fish and manatees .

Go when the manatees are there (winter)! Such a beautiful place.

Manatees ! You can't swim with them though ????

Definitely worth taking the guided tour .

Wear water shoes -- spring is rocky and slippery. It's cold, but you get over it -- refreshing on a hot summer day.

Great place to see fish and Manatees out in the open waters.

great place to see fish and Manatees out in the open waters.

Make sure you bring a wet suit if you're in for a swim . Water is cold even in summer *shivers*

The bath house is dirty ! Bring your shower shoes ! Also, ask for a paved camp site! It's sandy!

If you are snorkeling check out the banks . Lots of fish swim in the roots and branches. Keep a look out for the gar and catfish .

Go when it's very cold out in the morning for the manatees !

St John River tour is well worth the money

Bring water shoes and a snorkel ! No manatees right now, but plenty of fish !

Rent a canoe if you're here to see manatees . They come up to scratch their backs on the bottom of your canoe . And it's just $12

Check the head springs for manatees !

Beautiful!

If you love nature you can't miss this place

Watch for them gators they're pretty but can eat you

Great place to see manatees in the wild.

11/30, there were over 230 manatee !

Go in the winter to see the manatees

manatees DO SMILE...;)

The water is very refreshing