Silver Glen Springs

The clear blue water and bubbling sand boils of Silver Glen Springs is a stark contrast to the surrounding Big Scrub in the Ocala National Forest.

The day-use area that encompasses this spring and the adjacent uplands is both a highly popular recreation area and an important archeological site. The 65 million gallons of waters that flow from the two spring vents daily run nearly 1 mile to Lake George. Boats can travel up the spring run but are prohibited from entering the spring bowl. As a result, the protected spring bowl is popular with swimmers and snorkelers. Manatees visit the spring in the winter as a thermal refuge from the cooler waters of the St. Johns River; a wide variety of fish can be seen throughout the year.

Amenities:
swimming
snorkeling
kayaking/ canoeing
fishing
wildlife viewing
hiking
picnic areas

You can now reserve parking at Silver Glen Springs!
Benefits:
Guaranteed entry & parking on day of reservation
Arrive any time of day during open park hours
Exit and re-enter the park throughout the day

*May 25-September 2: Vehicle reservations are now required for Saturday & Sundays as well as holidays!