Central FloridaSalt SpringsA warm, mineral-rich basin full of blue crabs and fish.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking$14.50/person + tax (Naventure day-use rate, verified Sep 2026)★ 7.8
Gulf CoastLithia SpringsThe closest real spring to Tampa.CampingFamily-FriendlySwimming$2 / vehicle entry + $2 / person to swim (county)★ 7.4
North FloridaHart SpringsA well-run county park on the Suwannee with real facilities.CampingFamily-FriendlySnorkeling$5 weekday / $8 weekend (May–Sep), $3 flat (Oct–Apr) — Hart Springs fee schedule, 2026★ 7.3
North FloridaOtter SpringsA quiet RV-and-camping base near the Suwannee.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayakingCall for day-use rate (352-463-0800)★ 6.9
PanhandleVortex SpringThe Panhandle's dive resort — training, cavern, and camping.CampingScuba DivingSnorkeling$15 adult / $10 child (12 & under) day-use, diving priced separately (confirmed on official site, Aug 2026 — up from prior posted rate)★ 7.2
Central FloridaRainbow SpringsThe easiest great spring day in Florida.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking$5/vehicle (2-8 people), $2 pedestrian/bike; tubing separate (verified)★ 8.6
Central FloridaKelly Park / Rock SpringsOrlando's hometown lazy river.CampingFamily-FriendlySnorkeling$5 / vehicle, flat rate (verified, changed Aug 11 2026)★ 8.4
Central FloridaWekiwa SpringsOrlando's classic swim-and-paddle state park.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking$6 / vehicle★ 8
Central FloridaAlexander SpringsThe easiest first-magnitude swim in the state.CampingKayakingScuba Diving$14.50 / person (verified via operator Naventure, up from older $8/$11 figures)★ 8.2
Central FloridaJuniper SpringsA CCC-era swimming hole and Florida's most famous paddle run.CampingKayakingSwimming$14.50 / person (verified, up from earlier ~$12)★ 8.1
