Should you go?
Rock Springs pours out of a rock face at the top of Kelly Park and runs a gentle three-quarter-mile lazy river perfect for cheap tubes and kids — the closest genuinely great spring run to Orlando, 30 minutes from downtown.
Because it is close, cheap, and beloved, it also fills faster than almost any spring in Florida: summer capacity closures before 10am are routine.
Visiting
$5 per vehicle (Orange County park — verify current rate), with tube rentals from vendors just outside the gate for a few dollars. The run is shallow and slow; small kids manage it easily with supervision. Camping available in the park.
Local tips
On summer weekends, be in line before the 8am gate opening — no exaggeration. Weekday mornings feel like a different, calmer park entirely.
Map & directions
FAQs
How early does Kelly Park fill up?
On summer weekends the park routinely reaches vehicle capacity within one to two hours of the 8am opening u2014 sometimes faster. Arrive before the gate opens.
Is Rock Springs good for young kids?
Yes u2014 the tube run is shallow, slow, and short, making it one of the best first spring runs for small children.
How much is Kelly Park?
$5 per vehicle (up to 8 people) as an Orange County park; tube rentals outside the gate are inexpensive. Verify current county rates before visiting.
Visitor photos
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Great for: Camping · Family-Friendly · Snorkeling · Swimming · Tubing — in Central Florida