About Florida Springs
Florida has more natural springs than any other state, with over 700 documented springs pumping crystal-clear water from the underground Floridan Aquifer. First-magnitude springs produce at least 100 cubic feet of water per second. The water maintains a constant temperature of approximately 72 degrees year-round, making springs comfortable for swimming in any season.
Best Springs Near Orlando
Wekiwa Springs (20 minutes from downtown Orlando) is the closest major spring. Blue Spring State Park (30 minutes north) is the best for manatee viewing. De Leon Springs (35 minutes north) features cook-your-own pancakes. Rock Springs at Kelly Park in Apopka offers tubing on a spring-fed run. All of these springs are accessible as day trips from Orlando.
Springs Worth the Drive
Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon (90 minutes from Orlando) features gardens and tubing. Silver Springs in Ocala (75 minutes) offers glass-bottom boat tours. Ichetucknee Springs (2 hours north) has the best tubing river in the state. Crystal River springs (90 minutes) allow manatee swimming. Alexander and Juniper Springs in Ocala National Forest offer pristine paddling.
Group Spring Trips
BusBrother provides group transportation to all major Florida springs from Orlando and other Central Florida locations. Springs are ideal for youth groups, corporate team building, family reunions, and nature enthusiast outings. Arrive early during summer weekends as popular springs reach capacity by mid-morning.
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