Gulf CoastEllie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkGuaranteed manatees, year-round, from an underwater observatory.Family-FriendlyManatees~$13 / adult★ 8.3
Central FloridaSalt SpringsA warm, mineral-rich basin full of blue crabs and fish.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking~$8 / person (USFS)★ 7.8
Gulf CoastLithia SpringsThe closest real spring to Tampa.CampingFamily-FriendlySwimming$2 / person (county)★ 7.4
North FloridaHart SpringsA well-run county park on the Suwannee with real facilities.CampingFamily-FriendlySnorkeling~$5 / person (county)★ 7.3
North FloridaOtter SpringsA quiet RV-and-camping base near the Suwannee.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking~$5 / person (county)★ 6.9
North FloridaPoe SpringsAn uncrowded alternative in the High Springs cluster.Family-FriendlyKayakingSnorkeling$6/vehicle May-Sept, FREE Oct-March (verified)★ 7.2
North FloridaRum Island SpringA small, free-spirited Santa Fe River swimming hole.Family-FriendlyKayakingSnorkeling~$3 / person (county)★ 7
PanhandleJackson Blue SpringA first-magnitude spring feeding a five-mile spring-fed lake.Family-FriendlyKayakingScuba Diving$4 / person, includes kayak launch (verified)★ 7.5
Central FloridaRainbow SpringsThe easiest great spring day in Florida.CampingFamily-FriendlyKayaking$2 headsprings / ~$26-30 for tubing package★ 8.6
Central FloridaSilver SpringsGlass-bottom boats and paddling over giant springs — no swimming.Family-FriendlyKayaking$2 / person (pedestrian)★ 8.3
