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Best Springs for Camping

Manatee Springs, a Florida spring
North Florida

Manatee Springs

A first-magnitude spring flowing straight into the Suwannee.

CampingKayakingManatees
$6 / vehicle★ 7.9
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park, Lafayette County, Florida
North Florida

Lafayette Blue Springs

A natural limestone bridge over first-magnitude blue.

CampingFamily-FriendlySnorkeling
$5/vehicle (2–8 occupants), $4 single-occupant, $2 pedestrian/bike (FL State Parks, 2026)★ 7.5
Ginnie Springs, a Florida spring
North Florida

Ginnie Springs

Cave diving and riverside camping.

CampingKayakingScuba Diving
$25/adult season, $20 off-season (verified, Mar 2026)★ 8.9
Gilchrist Blue Springs, a Florida spring
North Florida

Gilchrist Blue Springs

The best backup to Ichetucknee — and a top-five spring in its own right.

CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking
$6 / vehicle★ 8.7