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
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 FloridaDevil's DenThe most otherworldly swim in Florida.Scuba DivingSnorkeling$30 snorkel / $48 dive (verified)★ 8.5
Central FloridaSilver SpringsGlass-bottom boats and paddling over giant springs — no swimming.Family-FriendlyKayaking$2 / person (pedestrian)★ 8.3
Central FloridaKelly Park / Rock SpringsOrlando's hometown lazy river.CampingFamily-FriendlySnorkeling$5 / vehicle, flat rate (verified, changed Aug 11 2026)★ 8.4
Central FloridaSilver Glen SpringsA Caribbean-blue basin in the Ocala National Forest.Family-FriendlyKayakingSnorkeling$14.50 / person (verified, up from earlier ~$8)★ 7.9
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
Central FloridaDe Leon SpringsSwim first, then griddle your own pancakes.Family-FriendlyKayakingSwimming$6 / vehicle★ 7.8
