Since visiting the springs often requires a day trip, many visitors look for Florida springs that are near each other so that they can spring hop. Spring hopping simply means visiting more than one spring in a day. By knowing which Florida springs are near each other, you can easily fit more than one spring in during your trip!
It is important to know that there are many more springs than those listed below. As we visit more Florida springs, we’ll add them to our list. Also, some springs are only accessible via kayak or paddleboard, so we’re leaving those off of this list as well- since they are more difficult to find and access.
Table of Contents
Florida Springs That Are Near Each Other
Ocala National Forest
We’ll start off with the Ocala National Forest since this is the one we’re most familiar with. There are 5 springs in the Ocala National Forest.
- Alexander Springs
- Fern Hammock Springs
- Juniper Springs
- Salt Springs
- Silver Glen Springs
Suwanee River
- Bob’s River Place
- Convict Springs
- Devil’s Den
- Falmouth Springs
- Fanning Springs State Park
- Hart Springs State Park
- Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
- Levy/Bronson Blue Springs
- Little River Springs
- Manatee Springs State Park
- Madison Blue Springs State Park
- Otter Springs
- Peacock Springs
- Poe Springs Park
- Royal Springs State Park
- Rum Island Springs
- Silver Springs State Park
- Troy Springs State Park
Fort White
- Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
- Ginnie Springs
- Itchetucknee Springs State Park
- Rock Blue Springs
Volusia County
- Blue Spring State Park
- DeLeon Springs State Park
- Gemini Springs (no swimming)
- Green Springs (no swimming)
Orlando Area
- Rock Springs
- Wekiva Falls
- Wekiwa Springs State Park
Tampa Area/Spring Hill
- Lithia Springs
- Weeki Wachee Spring State Park
Making the Most of the Florida Springs That Are Near Each Other
Many of these regions are not far from one another, so you you could easily pair a spring in the Ocala National Forest with a spring in Volusia County or Orlando. These regions are only about an hour apart. You could easily visit 5 or more springs in one weekend!
When is the Best time to Visit?
The springs are phenomenal year round! If you want a glimpse of the manatees, come during the winter (January and February seem to be peak times). If you want to kayak, canoe, or paddle board you can do so year round, but you’ll find it less crowded in the cooler months.
If you’re brave, you can swim year round. The water temperature is the same all year. Florida’s weather is really inconsistent in the winter. We can go from being in the 80s one day to the 50s the next. As long as you can handle the outside temperatures when you exit the springs, you can absolutely swim in the springs 365 days a year.
Our Spring Essentials
Floats and Rafts
SportsStuff Noodler 2
River Run Inflatable American Flag 2 Person Tube Float with Cooler
Giant Flamingo Float
Giant Unicorn Float
More Fun Stuff!
Inflatable Kayak
Inflatable Paddleboard (I swear by this one!)
Full-Face Snorkel Mask
Safety
Puddle Jumper Vest
Swim Vest
First Aid Kit
Skin Care & Insect Repellent
Coppertone Kids Sunscreen
OFF! Family Care Insect Spray
Cliganic Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
Towels & Swim Suits
Toddler Striped Hooded Poncho Towels
Women’s Boardshorts
Women’s 50+ SPF Shirt
Girl’s Roxy Rashguard
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