Admission: $6 Hours: 8 am – sun down Distance from downtown Orlando: 47 miles (55 min) De Leon Springs State Park website Cover Photo: @SeanpGrimm Instagram De Leon Springs State Park is a big spring with 72 degree F clear fresh … Continue reading De Leon Springs, Orlando
Lower Wekiva River Preserve is not strictly a spring, but a system of streams and wetlands that are fed by springs. It is rich in wildlife and perfect for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This is a place to really get away from it all. Continue reading Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
Blue Springs State Park is the place to come in winter to view manatees. The springs cave system can be scuba dived. In summer, come to swim and kayak in the crystal clear waters or hike the boardwalks. Continue reading Blue Springs State Park, Orlando
Kelly Park is popular for tubing and tubes can be rented from the many rental places outside the park. With its crystal clear water, Kelly Park is also perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. There are hikes through the forest and plenty of wildlife to see. Continue reading Kelly Park – Rock Springs Run, Orlando
Before theme parks took the limelight in Orlando, Florida was famous for its natural springs. Crystal clear water wells up from holes in the river bed creating a complex waterway system throughout Florida that is rich with wildlife. The closest springs are … Continue reading 11 Springs Near Orlando, Florida
These are the closest natural springs to Orlando and yet you’ll feel miles away. Kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and hiking can all be enjoyed here. You’ll see tortoises, alligators, birdlife and more. Continue reading Wekiwa Springs State Park, Orlando
There are natural springs in which to swim and kayak, an array of wildlife to see, manatees to swim with, excellent hikes, mountain biking and fishing, museums, history, art, and great places to eat. Continue reading Things to do in Orlando – for Nature Lovers
Violet Hill Camping and picnic area sits on an inlet that connects two lakes -Boolambayte Lake and Myall Lake. Boolambayte is a sanctuary and fishing there is off-limits, but you can still fish Mayll Lake if you have a fishing … Continue reading Violet Hill Campground: Myall Lakes Camping
Set in an angaphora forest a short stroll from the Bombah Broadwater, picturesque Boomeri campground is perfect for swimming, fishing, paddling, and easy mountain biking. There are 20 unmarked campsites and most of these are suitable only for tents but there are a … Continue reading Boomeri Campground: Myall Lakes Camping
The Wells campground is right on the waterfront of Bombah Broadwater making it perfect for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. The Wells is one of the few places you can have a campfire. There are no bookings, it’s a first … Continue reading Wells Campground: Myall Lakes Camping
White Tree Bay is a small campground with just 15 sites. It is also a birdwatchers paradise with yellow-tailed black cockatoos, currawongs and gannets. It is right on the waterfront of Bombah Broadwater under the shade of majestic paperbark trees, … Continue reading White Tree Bay: Myall Lakes Camping
Dees Corner campground is on the waterfront of the calm waters of the lake with direct access to the beach through sand dunes. Majestic paperbark trees lean picturesquely over the water. Here you can bring the family and while away … Continue reading Dees Corner: Myall Lakes Camping
