Updated September 27, 2026

Hot Springs Near Tampa, Florida - 10 Within 100 Miles

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Hot springs near Tampa include 10 within 100 miles across central Florida, from Weeki Wachee north to Three Sisters Springs for manatees, Rainbow Springs, and Blue Spring.
Green blue spring fed pools at rainbow springs florida
Closest Hot Spring
Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida
50 miles from Tampa
Hottest Hot Spring
Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida
72 °F
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Hot Springs Near Tampa, Florida

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Ten springs sit within 100 miles of Tampa across central and north-central Florida. All are artesian freshwater springs from the Floridan Aquifer at a constant 68 to 72 degrees year-round. The closest is Weeki Wachee Springs, about 50 miles north on US-19, a state park famous for its underwater mermaid shows and a spring-fed kayaking river. Along the Nature Coast, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is about 60 miles north with a year-round manatee viewing area. Three Sisters Springs at Crystal River, roughly 65 miles north, is one of the best manatee viewing and swimming sites in Florida from November through March. Rainbow Springs State Park is about 80 miles north with a swimming area. East toward Orlando, Rock Springs Kelly Park and Wekiwa Springs are both about 80 miles with spring-fed swimming and tubing. Silver Springs near Ocala is about 90 miles north with glass-bottom boat tours. Blue Spring in Volusia County, roughly 100 miles northeast, is a major manatee wintering site.

Closest Hot Springs to Tampa, Florida

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the closest spring to Tampa?
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is about 50 miles north of Tampa on US-19, roughly one hour by car. The spring is famous for its underwater mermaid shows and produces one of the highest volumes of water of any Florida spring. A spring-fed river runs through the park for kayaking and swimming.
2
Are there free springs near Tampa?
None of the 10 springs within 100 miles of Tampa are free. All are state parks or private facilities requiring admission or parking fees. Fees range from a few dollars at state parks like Wekiwa Springs and Rainbow Springs to higher rates at private or specialty attractions like Weeki Wachee.
3
Where can I see manatees at springs near Tampa?
Three Sisters Springs at Crystal River, about 65 miles north, is one of the top manatee viewing sites in Florida from November through March when manatees gather in the warm spring water. Blue Spring in Volusia County, roughly 100 miles northeast, has a boardwalk viewing area during manatee season.
4
Which springs near Tampa are good for families?
Weeki Wachee Springs, about 50 miles north, has mermaid shows, a spring-fed river ride, and a water park. Rock Springs Kelly Park, roughly 80 miles east, has a spring-fed lazy river for tubing. Rainbow Springs State Park, about 80 miles north, has a supervised swimming area with picnic facilities.
5
Can I visit Ocala National Forest springs from Tampa?
Juniper Springs and Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest are about 95 miles north of Tampa, roughly 90 minutes by car. Both are developed recreation areas with swimming and paddling in crystal-clear spring water. Silver Springs, just outside the forest near Ocala, is about 90 miles north.
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North on I-75, hot springs near Gainesville overlap with Rainbow, Silver, and Three Sisters and add the Suwannee River springs corridor about 130 miles from Tampa. East on I-4, springs near Orlando share Rock Springs, Wekiwa, and Blue Spring from about 85 miles away.

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