Updated September 27, 2026

Hot Springs Near Orlando, Florida - 12 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Orlando include 12 within 100 miles, from Wekiwa and Rock Springs 20 miles north to Blue Spring for manatees, Silver Springs, and Weeki Wachee.
Turquoise water outdoor spring fed waters at rock springs kelly park florida
Closest Hot Spring
Wekiwa Springs, Florida
20 miles from Orlando
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Wekiwa Springs, Florida
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Twelve springs sit within 100 miles of Orlando, all freshwater springs from the Floridan Aquifer at a constant 68 to 72 degrees. The closest are Wekiwa Springs and Rock Springs Kelly Park, both about 20 miles north near Apopka. Wekiwa is a state park with swimming and paddling. Rock Springs has a spring-fed lazy river for tubing. Blue Spring State Park, about 30 miles north, is a top manatee viewing site from November through March. Alexander and Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest are about 40 and 50 miles north with swimming and paddling. De Leon Springs near DeLand, roughly 40 miles north, has a spring pool and a pancake house in an old sugar mill. Silver Springs near Ocala is about 60 miles with glass-bottom boat tours. West toward the Gulf Coast, Weeki Wachee, Homosassa, and Three Sisters add more options from 73 to 77 miles.

Closest Hot Springs to Orlando, Florida

Wekiwa Springs, Florida.

Wekiwa Springs, Florida

First-magnitude spring park 20 minutes from Orlando. Constant 72F, snorkeling only, 7000 acres, canoe rentals, advance reservations required. Paid entry.
Rock Springs Kelly Park, Florida.

Rock Springs Kelly Park, Florida

Spring park in Apopka, 20 miles from Orlando. Natural tubing run at 68-72F, wheelchair pool lift, no pets, limited daily capacity. Arrive early on weekends.
manatees congregating in the clear blue-green spring with subtropical forest backdrop at Blue Spring, Florida.

Blue Spring, Florida

Florida State Park near Orlando and Florida's best manatee viewing. Spring closed mid-Nov through March. Summer swimming and snorkeling available. Paid entry.
wide turquoise spring basin with sandy bottom and visitors swimming, surrounded by floodplain forest of palms and maples at Alexander Springs in Florida

Alexander Springs, Florida

Ocala National Forest first-magnitude spring. Sandy gradual entry, 72F, canoe rentals, camping, snorkeling, certified scuba. Per-person fee.
De Leon Springs, Florida - clear spring pool with 30-foot boil in Volusia County state park

De Leon Springs, Florida

State park spring six miles north of DeLand with 72-degree swimming, hiking, boat tours, and the Old Spanish Sugar Mill make-your-own pancake restaurant.
Juniper Springs, Florida.

Juniper Springs, Florida

Paid USFS spring in Ocala National Forest, 31 miles east of Ocala. Constant 72F water, CCC basin, 7-mile canoe run, accessible campground and bathhouse.
Silver Springs, Florida.

Silver Springs, Florida

State park east of Ocala on a major artesian spring. No swimming or fishing. Glass-bottom boats, paddling, 14 miles of trails, wild monkeys. Paid entry.
Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida.

Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida

Spring park near Tampa open since 1947. First-magnitude spring, deepest US cave, mermaid shows, Buccaneer Bay water park, river paddling. Paid entry.
Rainbow Springs, Florida.

Rainbow Springs, Florida

Florida State Park spring north of Dunnellon with 72F water. Swim and snorkel at the headsprings, ornamental gardens, seasonal river tubing. Paid. Accessible.
Three Sisters Springs, Florida - turquoise spring basin with manatees and sandy boils

Three Sisters Springs, Florida

Natural spring in Crystal River's wildlife refuge, famous for manatee viewing. Paid boardwalk access via trolley; paddle-in swimming open April to November.
Devil's Den, Florida.

Devil's Den, Florida

Private prehistoric underground spring in Williston. Snorkeling and scuba only, no free swimming, staircase entry into a dry cave, 54ft deep, 72F. Paid entry.
Homosassa Springs, Florida.

Homosassa Springs, Florida

Wildlife park in Homosassa on a first-magnitude spring. No swimming. Fish Bowl observatory, manatee programs, Florida panther, Lu the hippo. Paid entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

1
What is the closest spring to Orlando?
Wekiwa Springs State Park is about 20 miles north of Orlando near Apopka, roughly 30 minutes by car. The spring-fed swimming area and paddling trails are open year-round. Rock Springs Kelly Park, also about 20 miles north, has a spring-fed lazy river for tubing just a few miles from Wekiwa.
2
Are there free springs near Orlando?
None of the 12 springs within 100 miles of Orlando are free. All are state parks, national forest recreation areas, or private facilities requiring admission or parking fees. State park fees are typically a few dollars per vehicle. Alexander and Juniper Springs in the Ocala National Forest charge a day-use fee.
3
Where can I see manatees at springs near Orlando?
Blue Spring State Park, about 30 miles north of Orlando, is one of Florida's best manatee viewing sites from November through March. A boardwalk runs along the spring run where manatees gather in the warm 72-degree water. Swimming is closed during manatee season but the viewing is world-class.
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Which springs near Orlando are good for families?
Rock Springs Kelly Park, about 20 miles north, has a gentle spring-fed lazy river for tubing through shaded forest, ideal for families. Wekiwa Springs, also about 20 miles north, has a swimming area and paddling. De Leon Springs, roughly 40 miles north, has a spring pool and on-site pancake house.
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Can I visit springs as a day trip from Orlando theme parks?
Wekiwa Springs and Rock Springs are both about 20 miles north of the theme park corridor, roughly 30 minutes by car. They make a natural half-day addition to a theme park trip. Blue Spring is about 30 miles north. All three are state parks with year-round access and are a refreshing change from the parks.
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West on I-4, hot springs near Tampa share Weeki Wachee, Rock Springs, and Blue Spring and add the Nature Coast corridor about 85 miles from Orlando. North on I-75, hot springs near Gainesville add Ginnie Springs, Ichetucknee, and the Suwannee River springs roughly 110 miles away.

More hot springs in Florida

De Leon Springs, Florida - clear spring pool with 30-foot boil in Volusia County state park

De Leon Springs, Florida

State park spring six miles north of DeLand with 72-degree swimming, hiking, boat tours, and the Old Spanish Sugar Mill make-your-own pancake restaurant.
Little River Springs, Florida - spring pool with limestone shelf at the Suwannee River

Little River Springs, Florida

Free county spring near Branford on the Suwannee. Clear 72-degree water year-round; shallow swimming, snorkeling, and a 1,200-foot cave for certified divers.
Three Sisters Springs, Florida - turquoise spring basin with manatees and sandy boils

Three Sisters Springs, Florida

Natural spring in Crystal River's wildlife refuge, famous for manatee viewing. Paid boardwalk access via trolley; paddle-in swimming open April to November.
Cypress Springs, Florida - clear spring basin ringed by cypress trees on Holmes Creek

Cypress Springs, Florida

Water-access-only natural spring near Vernon on Holmes Creek with clear water and a rope swing. Paddle required; local kayak rentals and shuttles available.
Gilchrist Blue Springs, Florida - turquoise spring basin with sandy beach and cypress trees at edge

Gilchrist Blue Springs, Florida

State park near High Springs with five natural springs, sandy beach, and camping. Water activities closed for renovations; check status before visiting.
wide turquoise spring basin with sandy bottom and visitors swimming, surrounded by floodplain forest of palms and maples at Alexander Springs in Florida

Alexander Springs, Florida

Ocala National Forest first-magnitude spring. Sandy gradual entry, 72F, canoe rentals, camping, snorkeling, certified scuba. Per-person fee.
Silver Springs, Florida.

Silver Springs, Florida

State park east of Ocala on a major artesian spring. No swimming or fishing. Glass-bottom boats, paddling, 14 miles of trails, wild monkeys. Paid entry.
Devil's Den, Florida.

Devil's Den, Florida

Private prehistoric underground spring in Williston. Snorkeling and scuba only, no free swimming, staircase entry into a dry cave, 54ft deep, 72F. Paid entry.
Troy Spring, Florida.

Troy Spring, Florida

First-magnitude Suwannee River spring with a 70ft Civil War shipwreck. Swimming, snorkeling, certified scuba, accessible ramp, nature trail. $5 entry.
Homosassa Springs, Florida.

Homosassa Springs, Florida

Wildlife park in Homosassa on a first-magnitude spring. No swimming. Fish Bowl observatory, manatee programs, Florida panther, Lu the hippo. Paid entry.
manatees congregating in the clear blue-green spring with subtropical forest backdrop at Blue Spring, Florida.

Blue Spring, Florida

Florida State Park near Orlando and Florida's best manatee viewing. Spring closed mid-Nov through March. Summer swimming and snorkeling available. Paid entry.
Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida.

Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida

Spring park near Tampa open since 1947. First-magnitude spring, deepest US cave, mermaid shows, Buccaneer Bay water park, river paddling. Paid entry.
Ichetucknee Springs, Florida.

Ichetucknee Springs, Florida

Spring tubing park near Fort White. Eight springs at 72F, 6-mile river, snorkeling, Blue Hole scuba Oct-March, wheelchair tram and chair lift. Paid entry.
Fanning Springs, Florida.

Fanning Springs, Florida

State park spring on the Suwannee River, 40 miles west of Gainesville. Constant 72F, wheelchair lift, manatees in winter, cabins available. Paid entry.
Wekiwa Springs, Florida.

Wekiwa Springs, Florida

First-magnitude spring park 20 minutes from Orlando. Constant 72F, snorkeling only, 7000 acres, canoe rentals, advance reservations required. Paid entry.
Ginnie Springs, Florida - crystal-clear spring pool surrounded by cypress and hardwood trees with diving platforms at the edge of the Santa Fe River

Ginnie Springs, Florida

Private spring park near High Springs on the Santa Fe River. Seven springs at 72F, cavern and cave diving, swimming, tubing, camping, dive shop. Paid entry.
Royal Springs, Florida.

Royal Springs, Florida

Free-swimming county park near O'Brien with a 42ft spring basin. Diving platform, rope swing, boat ramp, no entry fee, parking fee only. No staff or rentals.
Madison Blue Spring, Florida.

Madison Blue Spring, Florida

Paid state park spring east of Madison. Constant 72F, 82ft-wide pool, 150ft run to Withlacoochee River, world-class cave diving. Boardwalk access.
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