Wakulla Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $6 per vehicle (2-8). Wakulla Springs is a spring in Wakulla County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Deep first-magnitude spring with diving platform; wildlife including alligators and manatees may be present. Follow posted swim-area rules. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Water clarity | Friends of Wakulla Springs: clear, cool spring waters with swimming area, platforms, and a two-story tower. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park parking at 465 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs. |
| Fee | $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers |
| Hours | Park 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; swimming area opens at 9 a.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|---|
| Note | Historic lodge, concessions, nature trails; river boat tours ($8 adult / $5 child 12 and under). |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Wakulla Springs open?
Deep first-magnitude spring with diving platform; wildlife including alligators and manatees may be present. Follow posted swim-area rules. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; swimming area opens at 9 a.m.
Can you swim at Wakulla Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Wakulla Springs. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Wakulla Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park parking at 465 Wakulla Park Drive, Wakulla Springs.
Do you need a reservation for Wakulla Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Wakulla Springs?
The fee is $6 per vehicle (2-8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrians/bicyclists/extra passengers.
What facilities are at Wakulla Springs?
Picnic sites. Historic lodge, concessions, nature trails; river boat tours ($8 adult / $5 child 12 and under).
What are the rules at Wakulla Springs?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is not allowed.
Sources
2
- https://wakullasprings.org/visit-wakulla-springs (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.hours, access.fee, access.amenities.note, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / entryType / waterClarityNote, access.parking address, hazardNote, access.roadSurface / permitRequired / picnicSites, swimmerNotes.current)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/edward-ball-wakulla-springs-state-park/experiences-amenities (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs, rules.camping)
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