Swimming Holes Near Tampa
9 swimming holes are within 120 miles of Tampa. The closest is Weeki Wachee Springs, about 40 miles away in a straight line. All are springs. 9 have a closure or hazard note on file.
Distances are straight-line miles from Tampa, not driving distance.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $13 adults; $8 children ages 6-12; ages 5 and under free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $5 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrian or bicycle | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $6 per vehicle (limit 8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $5 per vehicle / $10 per bus (effective August 11, 2026) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee Main entrance $2 per person (under 6 free); camping/equestrian entrances $8 vehicle (2-8) / $5 single | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $14.50 per person day-use + tax (children 5 and under free); annual Springs Hopper Pass $80 + tax | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $14.50 per person day-use + tax (children 5 and under free); annual day-use pass $80 + tax | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $6 per vehicle (2-8 people); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Spring | Access paved road | Fee $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant or motorcycle; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (9)
- Weeki Wachee Springs: Toni Frissell, Public domain
- Rainbow Springs: Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Wekiwa Springs: Bart Everson, CC BY 2.0
- Rock Springs: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Silver Springs: State Library and Archives of Florida, Public domain
- Alexander Springs: State of Florida, photo by T. Scott, Public domain
- Juniper Springs: Ianaré Sévi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blue Spring: Rizka, CC BY-SA 4.0
- De Leon Springs: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Common questions
What is the closest swimming hole to Tampa?
Weeki Wachee Springs, about 40 miles away in a straight line.
Are any swimming holes near Tampa closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Weeki Wachee Springs, Rainbow Springs, Wekiwa Springs, Rock Springs, Silver Springs, Alexander Springs, and 3 more. Each page has the dated detail.