Silver Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Entry fee: Main entrance $2 per person (under 6 free). Silver Springs is a spring in Marion County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Swimming and fishing are not permitted anywhere in the park or along the Silver River as a conservation measure. Experience the springs by glass-bottom boat or paddling only. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Water clarity | Glass-bottom boats and paddling show the spring vents; intentional swimming from shore or vessels is prohibited. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Main entrance 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd (SR 40); camping entrance 1425 NE 58th Ave (Baseline Rd). |
| Fee | Main entrance $2 per person (under 6 free); camping/equestrian entrances $8 vehicle (2-8) / $5 single |
| Hours | 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year including holidays |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (Silver Springs State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Historic glass-bottom boat tours daily from about 9 a.m.; canoe/kayak rentals and private launch fee $4. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Silver Springs open?
Swimming and fishing are not permitted anywhere in the park or along the Silver River as a conservation measure. Experience the springs by glass-bottom boat or paddling only. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year including holidays.
Can you swim at Silver Springs?
No, swimming is not allowed at Silver Springs.
How do you get to Silver Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Main entrance 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd (SR 40); camping entrance 1425 NE 58th Ave (Baseline Rd).
Do you need a reservation for Silver Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Silver Springs?
The fee is Main entrance $2 per person (under 6 free); camping/equestrian entrances $8 vehicle (2-8) / $5 single.
What facilities are at Silver Springs?
Picnic sites. Historic glass-bottom boat tours daily from about 9 a.m.; canoe/kayak rentals and private launch fee $4.
What are the rules at Silver Springs?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://silversprings.com/frequently-asked-questions/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.fee, access.hours, access.parking, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / hazardNote, rules.dogs, swimmerNotes.waterType / waterClarityNote, rules.camping / access.roadSurface / permitRequired)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/silver-springs-state-park/hours-fees (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee corroboration / canoe kayak launch fee $4)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/silver-springs-state-park/experiences-amenities (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.amenities.note)
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