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$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
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$5 / vehicle (Columbia County, verified 2026)★ 7
PanhandleJackson Blue SpringA first-magnitude spring feeding a 202-acre spring-fed pond.Family-FriendlyKayakingScuba Diving$4/person (does not include kayak/canoe launch, verified Sep 2026)★ 7.5
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 FloridaSilver SpringsGlass-bottom boats and paddling over giant springs — no swimming.Family-FriendlyKayaking$2 / person (pedestrian)★ 8.3
