Ginnie Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: Adult day admission $25 season (Mar-Oct) / $20 off-season (Nov-Feb). Ginnie Springs is a spring in Gilchrist County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Swim at your own risk; no lifeguards on duty. Scuba diving fees are separate; diving not permitted on some major holiday weekends. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards on duty. |
| Water clarity | Operator: snorkel in crystal-clear springs at 72F year-round, or the adjacent Santa Fe River when clear. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site parking at Ginnie Springs Outdoors, High Springs; day admission until 3 p.m. |
| Fee | Adult day admission $25 season (Mar-Oct) / $20 off-season (Nov-Feb); ages 4-12 $6/$5; under 4 free |
| Hours | Park opens 8 a.m. year-round; day passes issued until 3 p.m.; day admission expires at sunset |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Reservation window | Advance day tickets encouraged online; not required |
| Managed by | Ginnie Springs Outdoors (private) |
| Note | Seven springs on property; tube, snorkel, and paddle rentals at the store; camping available. |
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Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Ginnie Springs open?
Swim at your own risk; no lifeguards on duty. Scuba diving fees are separate; diving not permitted on some major holiday weekends. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park opens 8 a.m. year-round; day passes issued until 3 p.m.; day admission expires at sunset.
Can you swim at Ginnie Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Ginnie Springs. Lifeguards: No lifeguards on duty.
How do you get to Ginnie Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: On-site parking at Ginnie Springs Outdoors, High Springs; day admission until 3 p.m.
Do you need a reservation for Ginnie Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Ginnie Springs?
The fee is Adult day admission $25 season (Mar-Oct) / $20 off-season (Nov-Feb); ages 4-12 $6/$5; under 4 free.
What are the rules at Ginnie Springs?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
5
- https://ginniespringsoutdoors.com/plan-your-visit/admission-pricing/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.fee, access.hours)
- https://ginniespringsoutdoors.com/plan-your-visit/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.reservationWindow / permitRequired, access.parking / roadSurface)
- https://ginniespringsoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ginnie-Springs-Map.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
- https://ginniespringsoutdoors.com/springs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / lifeguardSeason / hazardNote, waterbodyName / access.amenities.note, swimmerNotes.entryType)
- https://ginniespringsoutdoors.com/camp/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.camping)