De Leon Springs
- Typical depth
- 1.5-30 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
It typically runs 1.5 to 30 ft deep. Entry fee: $6 per vehicle (2-8). De Leon Springs is a spring in Volusia County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
No lifeguards. Swimming area closes when lightning is detected within 6 miles. No swimming in Spring Garden Run. Floats limited to 5 ft circle or 4x6 ft rectangle. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Typical depth | 1.5-30 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk year-round. |
| Water clarity | Park: swimming area a constant 72 degrees; depths from 18 inches to 30 feet at the spring boil. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park parking at 601 Ponce De Leon Blvd, De Leon Springs; park may close to new arrivals at capacity. |
| Fee | $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant or motorcycle; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers |
| Hours | 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; swimming until a half-hour before sunset |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (De Leon Springs State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Sugar Mill Restaurant and visitor center on site; picnic pavilions available by fee. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is De Leon Springs open?
No lifeguards. Swimming area closes when lightning is detected within 6 miles. No swimming in Spring Garden Run. Floats limited to 5 ft circle or 4x6 ft rectangle. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; swimming until a half-hour before sunset.
How deep is De Leon Springs?
De Leon Springs typically runs 1.5 to 30 ft deep.
Can you swim at De Leon Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at De Leon Springs. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: No lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk year-round.
How do you get to De Leon Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park parking at 601 Ponce De Leon Blvd, De Leon Springs; park may close to new arrivals at capacity.
Do you need a reservation for De Leon Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at De Leon Springs?
The fee is $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant or motorcycle; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers.
What facilities are at De Leon Springs?
Picnic sites. Sugar Mill Restaurant and visitor center on site; picnic pavilions available by fee.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
De Leon Springs is inside De Leon Springs State Park .
Just outside: Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (0.7 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/de-leon-springs-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.parking, access.roadSurface)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/de-leon-springs-state-park/hours-fees (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, access.permitRequired)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/de-leon-springs-state-park/experiences-amenities (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours, swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt / waterClarityNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / lifeguardSeason / hazardNote, rules.dogs, access.amenities.picnicSites, swimmerNotes.waterType / entryType / current)
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