Weeki Wachee Springs
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $13 adults. Weeki Wachee Springs is a spring in Hernando County, Florida.
Closures and warnings
Buccaneer Bay beach and swimming open daily; water slides and lazy river follow seasonal hours (check park schedule). Kiddie pool closed for renovations as of 2026 park FAQ. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Water clarity | Park: first-magnitude spring with aquamarine water; Buccaneer Bay slides drop into natural Weeki Wachee Springs. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park parking at 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee; park often reaches capacity in busy summer months. |
| When it fills | Once full, further entry may be closed for the remainder of the day. |
| Fee | $13 adults; $8 children ages 6-12; ages 5 and under free |
| Hours | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, year-round |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Florida State Parks (Weeki Wachee Springs State Park) |
| Note | Buccaneer Bay spring-fed beach/swim included with admission; water slides and lazy river run on a seasonal schedule. |
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Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Weeki Wachee Springs open?
Buccaneer Bay beach and swimming open daily; water slides and lazy river follow seasonal hours (check park schedule). Kiddie pool closed for renovations as of 2026 park FAQ. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, year-round.
Can you swim at Weeki Wachee Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Weeki Wachee Springs.
How do you get to Weeki Wachee Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park parking at 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee; park often reaches capacity in busy summer months. Once full, further entry may be closed for the remainder of the day.
Do you need a reservation for Weeki Wachee Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Weeki Wachee Springs?
The fee is $13 adults; $8 children ages 6-12; ages 5 and under free.
What are the rules at Weeki Wachee Springs?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is not allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Public land
Just outside: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.floridastateparks.org/WeekiWachee (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.parking, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote, access.fee corroboration)
- https://weekiwachee.com/plan-your-visit-3/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hours / access.fee, access.parkingPattern, access.roadSurface / permitRequired / entryType)
- https://weekiwachee.com/buccaneer-bay/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / amenities.note, hazardNote)
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/WeekiWachee/experiences-amenities (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs, rules.camping)
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