Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Fort White - North Florida
One of Florida's signature tubing rivers, formed by clear springs that create the Ichetucknee River.
Gainesville base
Florida Springs Near Gainesville
Find Florida springs near Gainesville for tubing, camping, snorkeling, paddling and North Florida weekend trips.
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These springs match the region, base city or activity on this page.
Ginnie Springs Outdoors
High Springs - North Florida
A private spring park on the Santa Fe River with seven springs, camping, tubing, paddling, swimming, snorkeling and diving.
Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland - North Florida
A Suwannee River-area spring with a long boardwalk, camping, paddling, swimming and cooler-month manatee potential.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
High Springs - North Florida
A newer Florida state park with multiple springs, strong water clarity, swimming, snorkeling and a spring run to the Santa Fe River.
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
Williston - Central Florida
A privately operated prehistoric underground spring focused on reserved snorkeling and scuba diving rather than casual swimming.
Fanning Springs State Park
Fanning Springs - North Florida
Fanning Springs State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, cabins, camping, paddling, manatees.
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Mayo - North Florida
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park is a North Florida spring destination with swimming, cabins, camping, paddling, scuba.
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Gainesville is one of the most useful bases for North Florida springs because it sits close to High Springs, the Santa Fe River, Ichetucknee, Ginnie, Gilchrist Blue and Suwannee-area parks. Use the spring cards above to narrow the trip, then check official sources for current hours, fees, reservations, closures and water access.
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Hotels and accommodation near Gainesville
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Gainesville is one of the most useful bases for North Florida springs because it sits close to High Springs, the Santa Fe River, Ichetucknee, Ginnie, Gilchrist Blue and Suwannee-area parks.
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