Jacksonville

Springs, Lakes and Rivers

This page lists springs, lakes, rivers and other swimming holes in natural bodies of water in the Jacksonville, Florida area.
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7 Creeks Recreation Area

Not far off I-295, on Jacksonville’s Northside, starting at the intersection of New Berlin and Cedar ...

Multiple locations, Jacksonville, FL
Alexander Springs

There are only 27 first-magnitude springs in Florida, and Alexander Springs is by far one of the eas ...

49525 County Rd 445, Altoona, FL, 32702
Blue Grotto

Come to Blue Grotto and discover the rich beauty and thrilling experience of diving the largest clea ...

3852 NE 172nd Court, Williston, FL, 32696
Blue Spring State Park

*Please note - in-water activities are closed through November 2024. Boat tours and paddling will be ...

2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL
De Leon Springs State Park

Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Mayaca Indians who inhabited the area, De Leon Springs i ...

601 Ponce de Leon Blvd., De Leon Springs, FL, 32130
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring

Visit one of North America's most prehistoric places, Devil's Den -- an underground spring inside a ...

5390 NE 180th Ave., Williston, FL, 32696
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

The invigorating 70 degree waters are sure to refresh you on even the hottest summer days. The histo ...

465 Wakulla Park Dr., Wakulla Springs, FL, 32327
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take ...

4150 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL, 34446
Fanning Springs State Park

Fanning Springs produces 65 million gallons of water daily, making it a second-magnitude spring. His ...

18020 N.W. Highway 19, Fanning Springs, FL, 32693
Ginnie Springs

Enjoy our seven crystal-clear, freshwater springs nestled in over 200 wooded acres along the banks o ...

7300 Ginnie Springs Rd., High Springs, FL, 32643
Harris Chain of Lakes, The

The Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake and Orange Counties is comprised of 8 primary lakes (Apopka, Harri ...

Hart Springs Park and Campground

*Due to flooding, the spring remains closed until further notice. Camping is still available. Check ...

4240 SW 86th Avenue, Bell, FL, 32619
Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Fed by nine springs, the Ichetucknee River lets visitors experience the natural beauty of its blue-g ...

12087 Southwest U.S. 27, Fort White, FL, 32038
Juniper Springs

Juniper Springs is one of the oldest and best-known recreation areas on the East Coast. Located betw ...

26701 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL, 34488
KP Hole Park

For a leisurely adventure, tube the “Rainbow River Classic – the tuber ride of generations.” Rentals ...

9435 SW 190th Ave. Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

Fish or canoe on the Suwannee River or stay in one of the park's rental vacation cabins, which stand ...

799 N.W. Blue Spring Road, Mayo, FL, 32066
Little River Springs

The spring run is approximately 150 feet long with a cave system that is more than 1,200 feet long. ...

24891 105th Ln, O-Brien, FL, 32071
Madison Blue Spring State Park

About 82 feet wide and 25 feet deep, the spring bubbles up into a limestone basin along the west ban ...

8300 N.E. State Road 6, Lee, FL, 32059
Manatee Springs State Park

People have enjoyed the cool waters of Manatee Springs for more than 10,000 years, from early Paleo ...

11650 NW 115 St., Chiefland, FL, 32626
O'Leno State Park

The park is located along the banks of the scenic Santa Fe River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, ...

410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, FL, 32643
Orlando-Wekiva Falls RV Water Park

Do you love the water? We do too! That’s why Wekiva Falls Resort delivers an unmatched pool and rive ...

30700 Wekiva River Rd, Sorrento, FL, 32776
Poe Springs

A designated Outstanding Florida Spring, Poe Spring Park lies along the Santa Fe River in Alachua Co ...

28800 NW 182nd Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

Ponce de Leon Springs' water temperature remains a constant 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. The ma ...

2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Rd., Ponce de Leon Springs, FL, 32455
Rainbow Springs State Park

The modern era has seen the land shaped by both enterprising developers and the loving hands of loca ...

19158 Southwest 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
Rock Springs Run at Kelly Park

Kelly Park features a free-flowing natural spring (68 degrees year-round), full-service concession, ...

400 E Kelly Park RD, Apopka, FL, 32712
Rum Island Springs

Rum Island Park provides you with access to the Santa Fe River and the beautiful, clear, freshwater ...

1447 Southwest Rum Island Terrace, Fort White, FL, 32038
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second-magnitude spring that pr ...

7450 NE 60th Street, High Springs, FL, 32643
Salt Springs

The Salt Springs Recreation Area is one the recreational jewels of the Ocala National Forest, with a ...

13851 N. Hwy 19, Salt Springs, FL, 32134
Silver Glen Springs

Both a popular day-use recreation area and an important archaeological site, Silver Glen Springs sho ...

5271 FL-19, Salt Springs, FL, 32134
Silver Springs State Park

For millennia, humans have been captivated by the stunning beauty and crystal clear waters of one of ...

5656 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34488
St. Johns River

The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida, flowing 310 miles north from its headwaters at ...

Suwannee Springs on the Suwannee River

Suwannee Springs is a featured recreation site managed by the Suwannee River Water Management Distri ...

3243 91st Dr, Live Oak, FL, 32060
Three Sisters Springs

The Three Sisters Springs Center manages land access to Three Sisters Springs, a unit of the Crystal ...

123 NW US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL, 34428
Troy Spring State Park

Nestled in the shallow water of the spring run are the remains of the Civil War-era steamboat Madiso ...

674 NE Troy Springs Road, Branford, FL, 32008
Wakulla Springs

You won't be alone when you visit Wakulla Springs in Ed Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. Deemed the ...

465 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs, FL, 32327
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring where you can see live mermaids, take a trip on a river boat cru ...

6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL, 34606
Wekiwa Springs State Park

Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available o ...

1800 Wekiwa Cir., Apopka, FL, 32712
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

You are welcome to bring your own kayaks and canoes or rent them at the park. Our concessionaire, Sa ...

8737 U.S. Highway 19 North, Port Richey, FL, 32668
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park

Cave divers travel from all over the world to explore nearly 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater pass ...

18532 180th Street, Live Oak, FL, 32060