Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring State Park is a spring and state park in Florida along the St. Johns River. It is described as the largest spring on the St. Johns River, with crystal clear 72- to 73-degree waters and overlooks for viewing manatees during the winter. Visitors can enjoy seasonal swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoe rentals, narrated river cruises, kayak tours and rentals, walking trails, a snack bar, picnic pavilions, outdoor grills, and a dog park. The park is a designated Manatee Refuge and a winter home to West Indian manatees, with manatee viewing noted from November through March. Daily hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, and reservations are required for all visitors to enter the park.