Blue Springs Park, Florida Custom Search   Blue Springs located in High Springs, FL is nestled in a quiet rural area just 35 minutes NW of Gainesville. You will find 250 acres of the ''Real Florida'' that has been family owned and operated since 1958. Stroll along our 1/4 mile boardwalk as it follows the springs's run into the scenic Santa Fe River, or gaze into the crytal blue depths from the dock overlooking the spring's boil. A dip into the 72 degree water is sure to leave you feeling refreshed       and recharged. Enjoy a relaxing family picnic in the shade provided by the many majestic oak trees found throughout the park. Covered pavilions are available for parties, family reunions or company picnics. Take advantage of   our special rates for large gatherings. If camping is more your style, we have may primitive and full hookup campsites to choose from. For our RV guests, we offer 30 and 50 amp electric hookups. Picnic tables and grills are abundant. Take a leisurely walk along our nature trails and venture to one of the other three springs located in our park, all the while enjoying the scenery, birds, flowers and wildlife along the way. Whether it's swimming,       picnicking, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing or just relaxing.... Make BLUE SPRINGS your adventure destination!     AMENITIES Tent camping is available RV hookups are available - 30 RV hookups No Pets Campfires are allowed Grocery store nearby No pool - Freshwater Springs No Game Room Restaurant(s) nearby Nearby attractions Fishing Boating Activities for kids Playground No Cabins Showers No Store No Laundry Facilities Americas Best Value Inn Alachua, Alachua 12 miles away Quality Inn I-75 at Exit 399, Alachua 12 miles away RATES, DATES, DISCOUNTS, PAYMENT METHODS: Swimming Swimming is always fun at Blue Springs! The 72-degree water is the same temperature year-round and provides a refreshing break in the hot weather. You can bring a tube and float down the spring run to the Santa Fe River. Snorkeling is permitted, but not scuba diving. Daily General Admission (per person) Ages 13 and up.............................. $10. 00 Ages 5-12................................... $ 3. 00 Under 5 .................................... Free Camping RV and primitive camping are available at Blue Springs. RV sites offer 30 or 50 amp electricity and water and are located near the main spring. Primitive camping is permitted throughout the property and has no electricity or water. A dump station is available for your convenience. Checkout time is 12:00 noon. No reservations are accepted, camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. Reminder: Campers entering the park before 9:00 am will be charged for the previous nights camping. Camping Rates (per person) Ages 13 and up.............................. $15. 00 Ages 5-12................................... $ 6. 00 Under 5..................................... Free Electricity................................. $10. 00 Canoes, Kayaks & Tubes Canoes, kayaks and tubes may be rented at the park for your enjoyment. Canoes............... 2 hours for $15. 00 Kayaks............... 2 hours for $10. 00 Tubes, 48''...........all day for $ 5.00 Map and Contact Info Econo Lodge Alachua, Alachua 12 miles away    Super 8 Lake City, Lake City 17 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Lake City, Florida Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lake City, Florida, the metro area neareast to Blue Springs Park. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Blue Springs Park, Florida   Florida Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Florida Alachua County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Alachua County Books about campgrounds in Florida List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in Florida. 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Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Alachua County Campgrounds All Florida Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Blue Springs Park.   Camp Grounds Near Blue Springs Park: Ginnie Springs, High Springs, 4 miles away Blue Springs, High Springs, 4 miles away Kinard Campground, Fort White, 6 miles away Ichetucknee Springs Camp, Fort White, 6 miles away Old Bellamy Road Camping Park, High Springs, 10 miles away Never Dunn's Slow and Easy Living RV Park, Lake City, 10 miles away Ichetucknee Family Grocery, Fort White, 11 miles away   Hotels Near Blue Springs Park: Americas Best Value Inn Alachua, Alachua , 12 miles away Quality Inn I-75 at Exit 399, Alachua , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Alachua, Alachua , 12 miles away Super 8 Lake City, Lake City , 17 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Grand, Gainesville , 18 miles away Travelodge Lake City High Springs, Lake City , 19 miles away Jameson Inn Lake City, Lake City , 20 miles away   Whitewater Near Blue Springs Park: Falling Creek, Columbia County , 26 miles away, Class III - 0.3 miles long (FL SR 131) Suwannee River, Hamilton County , 30 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Big Shoals Tract to US 41 bridge)   Public Lands Near Blue Springs Park: O'Leno State Park, Florida , 8 miles away Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Florida , 11 miles away San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, Florida , 14 miles away Devil's Millhopper State Park, Florida , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Blue Springs Park: Florida Local Golf, Newberry , 14 miles away Southern Oaks Golf Club, Lake City , 16 miles away West End Golf Course, Newberry , 17 miles away Turkey Creek Golf & Country, Alachua , 19 miles away