Blue Spring
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
Vehicle entry needs a reservation: day-use reservation required from July 15, 2026 (book up to 60 days ahead at reserve.floridastateparks.org). Entry fee: $6 per vehicle (2-8 people). Blue Spring is a spring in Volusia County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Park frequently reaches capacity and may close for hours. Intentional contact with manatees is illegal; remain passive if one approaches during swim season. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
| Water clarity | Park: invigorating 72-degree spring water in swim season (April 1 to Nov. 14). |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park parking at 2100 West French Avenue, Orange City; park frequently reaches capacity. |
| When it fills | Long entry lines and intermittent capacity closures; campers/boat-tour reservations still admitted. |
| Fee | $6 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers |
| Hours | 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Day-use reservation required from July 15, 2026 (book up to 60 days ahead at reserve.floridastateparks.org) |
| Seasonal closure | Swimming/water activities closed mid-November through March for wintering manatees; swim season about April 1 to Nov. 14. |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (Blue Spring State Park) |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Blue Spring open?
Park frequently reaches capacity and may close for hours. Intentional contact with manatees is illegal; remain passive if one approaches during swim season. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Swimming/water activities closed mid-November through March for wintering manatees; swim season about April 1 to Nov. 14. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
Can you swim at Blue Spring?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Blue Spring. A mild current is reported here.
How do you get to Blue Spring?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park parking at 2100 West French Avenue, Orange City; park frequently reaches capacity. Long entry lines and intermittent capacity closures; campers/boat-tour reservations still admitted.
Do you need a reservation for Blue Spring?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Day-use reservation required from July 15, 2026 (book up to 60 days ahead at reserve.floridastateparks.org).
Is there a fee at Blue Spring?
The fee is $6 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers.
What are the rules at Blue Spring?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Blue Spring is inside Blue Spring State Park and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park .
Just outside: Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park (0.7 mi) , Hontoon Island State Park (0.7 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.seasonalClosure / swimmerNotes, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / entryType, access.parking / parkingPattern / hazardNote, access.roadSurface / parking address context)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park/hours-fees (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours, access.fee, access.permitRequired / reservationWindow, rules.camping)
More: Florida swimming holes · swimming holes near Orlando · swimming holes near Tampa