Florida Springs Map - Planning Your Springs Trail

The Springs Trail Concept

Florida's natural springs can be visited as a trail or circuit, with multiple springs accessible in a single day or weekend trip from Orlando. Springs are concentrated in a belt running through Marion, Volusia, Citrus, and Levy counties north and west of Orlando. Planning a multi-spring itinerary lets visitors experience the variety of these unique natural features.

Day Trip Routes

The Ocala Springs Loop covers Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, and the Ocala National Forest springs in a full day. The Volusia Springs Route visits Blue Spring and De Leon Springs, which are only 10 miles apart. The Nature Coast Route combines Crystal River, Homosassa Springs, and Rainbow Springs in a long day. Each route is accessible as a day trip from Orlando.

Weekend Itineraries

A weekend springs trip can cover 4 to 6 springs with an overnight stay in Ocala, Dunnellon, or Crystal River. Day one might cover Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs. Day two could focus on Crystal River and Homosassa Springs. Camping is available at many spring state parks for groups wanting an immersive nature experience.

Group Springs Tours

BusBrother provides multi-stop springs tour transportation from Orlando. The charter bus drives between springs while the group swims, paddles, and explores at each stop. Popular group springs itineraries visit 2 to 3 springs in a single day. BusBrother carries coolers, tubes, and swim gear in the luggage compartment.

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