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Hot springs in Florida

Florida has more freshwater springs than any other state, with over 700 mapped across the peninsula and panhandle, ranging from free-entry state parks to privately run facilities like Ginnie Springs near High Springs. Water temperatures hold at a constant 68 to 72 degrees year-round, making them suitable for swimming, snorkeling, cave diving, and tubing in any season. Each listing below includes access details, swimming conditions and notes on facilities so you can plan your visit with current information.

Map of hot springs in Florida

Use the interactive map below to see where hot springs in this state are located.

Hot springs in 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.

28.7388353

-81.4820144

Wekiwa Springs, 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.

28.5176623

-82.5751616

Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida

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.

30.0031448

-82.996857

Troy Spring, Florida

Three Sisters Springs, Florida.

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.

28.888725

-82.589191

Three Sisters Springs, Florida

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.

29.2176535

-82.0553626

Silver Springs, Florida

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.

30.0835581

-83.0748548

Royal Springs, Florida

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.

28.7574848

-81.5029138

Rock Springs Kelly Park, Florida

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.

29.1026902

-82.4377201

Rainbow Springs, Florida

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.

30.4786538

-83.2452385

Madison Blue Spring, Florida

Little River Springs, Florida.

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.

29.997257

-82.9690909

Little River Springs, Florida

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.

29.1826338

-81.7109744

Juniper Springs, Florida

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.

29.9756006

-82.762972

Ichetucknee Springs, Florida

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.

28.8007217

-82.5841612

Homosassa Springs, Florida

Ginnie Springs, Florida.

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.

29.8343084

-82.7024274

Ginnie Springs, Florida

Gilchrist Blue Springs, Florida.

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.

29.8275844

-82.6812007

Gilchrist Blue Springs, Florida

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.

29.5903497

-82.9330042

Fanning Springs, Florida

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.

29.4070444

-82.476105

Devil's Den, Florida

De Leon Springs, Florida.

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.

29.1325701

-81.3610949

De Leon Springs, Florida

Cypress Springs, Florida.

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.

30.6586198

-85.6843547

Cypress Springs, Florida

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.

28.9467012

-81.338922

Blue Spring, Florida

Alexander Springs, Florida.

Alexander Springs, Florida

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

29.0802844

-81.5775555

Alexander Springs, Florida