Central Florida's Blue Spring State Park features the traditional activities including camping, hiking, swimming and fishing, but also boasts a unique program to help aid the survival of Florida's beloved manatees.These endangered beauties gather during the cool months each year at the park's 72-degree Blue Spring. Although swimming and diving with the endangered manatees is not permitted, scuba diving and swimming in the warm, crystal clear spring are popular activities at the park
Other activities at the park include camping, cabin rentals, canoeing, scuba diving, nature trails, boating, fishing and more! Picnic areas, including covered pavilions with grills, make a perfect destination for a relaxing day trip to explore the wonders of Florida's natural world just 30 miles from Orlando! For those looking to relax a bit more, a boardwalk nature trail guides visitors through the bountiful foliage to the beautiful Blue Spring for an exciting stroll.
Come celebrate Florida's beloved and endangered manatees with the annual festival held in their honor that features refreshments, arts & crafts booths, live entertainment and environmental presentations.