Rock Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $5 per vehicle / $10 per bus (effective August 11, 2026). Rock Springs is a spring in Orange County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Swim area closes for lightning during storms. Floats/noodles must be less than five feet in length or width. Alcohol not allowed. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | Mild |
| Water clarity | County: free-flowing natural spring about 68 to 72 degrees year-round. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Kelly Park gated day-use parking; park closes after reaching capacity on busy days. |
| When it fills | Often fills early on peak days; Orange County moving entry tickets online from Oct. 1, 2026 (up to 30 days ahead). |
| Fee | $5 per vehicle / $10 per bus (effective August 11, 2026) |
| Hours | Summer 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; winter 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; waterfront and trails close one hour before park closing |
| Reservation window | Online entry tickets planned from Oct. 1, 2026 (up to 30 days ahead); verify county booking before you go |
| Managed by | Orange County Parks and Recreation (Kelly Park / Rock Springs) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Full-service concession, picnic pavilions, and playground; tube rentals from vendors outside the park. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Rock Springs open?
Swim area closes for lightning during storms. Floats/noodles must be less than five feet in length or width. Alcohol not allowed. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Summer 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; winter 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; waterfront and trails close one hour before park closing.
Can you swim at Rock Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Rock Springs. A mild current is reported here.
How do you get to Rock Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Kelly Park gated day-use parking; park closes after reaching capacity on busy days. Often fills early on peak days; Orange County moving entry tickets online from Oct. 1, 2026 (up to 30 days ahead).
Is there a fee at Rock Springs?
The fee is $5 per vehicle / $10 per bus (effective August 11, 2026).
What facilities are at Rock Springs?
Picnic sites. Full-service concession, picnic pavilions, and playground; tube rentals from vendors outside the park.
What are the rules at Rock Springs?
Dogs are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Just outside: Wekiwa Springs State Park (0.2 mi) , Rock Springs Run State Reserve (0.7 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://www.orangecountyfl.net/CulturePARKS/Parks.aspx?d=22&m=dtlvw (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.hours, access.fee, rules.dogs, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / current / hazardNote, access.amenities, access.parking / parkingPattern, access.roadSurface / swimmerNotes.entryType)
- https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2026/09/25/orange-county-moves-kelly-park-entry-and-other-reservations-to-online-system (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.reservationWindow)
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