Blue Spring State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
State park in Florida
About Blue Spring State Park
The park is open from 8AM until sundown, 365 days a year. The park frequently reaches capacity during the week and on the weekends, during the winter and summer months. To avoid waiting, visit the park early. The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home (mid-November through March) to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. For centuries, the spring area was home for Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, and was settled by Louis Thursby and his family in 1856. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing. The spring's crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner. Canoes and kayaks can navigate the outle
Top Attractions in Blue Spring State Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Blue Spring State Park:
- ★St. Johns River Cruises
Blue Spring State Park Travel Guide Sections
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