Can you tube at Blue Springs State Park?
Tube rentals are available through Blue Springs Adventures at 833-953-2583. You can enter the water at the upper entry, swim to the spring boil and float back down to the main swim dock. The float run lasts about an eighth of a mile.
How much is the tube rentals at Blue Springs State Park?
Tubing Blue Springs It is a very short walk. You are also able to rent a tube and other swimming gear at the concession stand just near the main dock. Tubes are $5 for the first hour and $2.50 for every hour after that. You can also rent the tube for the entire day for $15.
Does Blue Springs have a lazy river?
Blue Springs State Park You can rent a tube or bring your own and float along with this gem on the St. John’s River. All water activities are suspended during manatee season.
Can you bring alcohol to Blue Springs State Park?
Fireworks are prohibited in all Florida State Parks. Hunting is prohibited in Florida State Parks. The state reserves offer special hunting seasons. Alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed in designated areas only.
Are there still manatees at Blue Springs?
Blue Spring State Park is home to a first-magnitude spring that is one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in Florida. Visitors can see hundreds of manatees enjoying the constant 72-degree spring water in the colder winter months.
Can you swim in the Blue Springs?
Blue Spring offers snorkeling in a crystal-clear spring run. Swimming with the manatees is not permitted. Children and non-swimmers should be accompanied by an adult swimmer at all times. No lifeguards are on duty.
Can I swim in Blue Springs State Park?
Blue Spring offers swimming and scuba-diving in a crystal clear, 72 degree spring run. Scuba-divers must register at the entrance station between the hours of 8 AM. and 3PM, with an up-to-date certification card and a partner. Swimming or diving with the manatees is NOT permitted..
Are there alligators in manatee Springs state park?
We enjoyed paddling in the spring run and a bit in the river. We did happen upon an alligator in the river, thankfully the alligator was chill and didn’t seem to want anything to do with us. There are underwater caves in the spring run great for diving however we did not check this out.