Nov 15, 2024 · The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring State Park greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River. Hundreds of manatees make this park their home for the …

Blue Spring State Park is home to a first-magnitude spring that is one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in Florida. Visitors can see hundreds of manatees enjoying the …

Blue Spring State Park is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to all of our visitors. These amenities include: Boat tours. Fishing dock. First floor of Thursby House. Picnic …

Effective Feb. 1, 2025: Due to manatee season, the spring run at Blue Spring State Park is closed to all water activities. This includes swimming, snorkeling, diving, tubing, canoeing, kayaking …

Blue Spring is a fi rst-magnitude spring that discharges over 102 million gallons of water daily into the St. Johns River. When early American botanist John Bartram paddled into Blue Spring …

Feb 11, 2025 · The largest, Gilchrist Blue, flows out to a clear spring run that meanders to the Santa Fe River. The turquoise waters of Florida's 175th state park welcome you for a day of …

Blue Spring State Park is the winter home to more then 300 manatees. Tucked within 2,643 acres are 21 natural communities, including 2 lagoons, a north-flowing river and a first-magnitude …

DEP has partnered with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to stabilize the banks of the spring head and spring run at Blue Spring State Park. From April 1 to Nov. 15, 2024, in …

Feb 1, 2025 · Blue Spring is a first magnitude spring on the St. Johns River. The Thursby House, built in 1872 Gold Rush prospector turned orange-grower Louis Thursby purchased Blue …

The main spring run is renowned for its diversity of wildlife species, including turtles, fish and invertebrates. Come out and view the variety of aquatic life that inhabit these springs. Amenities