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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

Activities: swimming and canoeing



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!
 

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





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Other campgrounds near Blue Springs Park, Florida:

   River Rise Preserve State Park, High Springs, 4 miles away
      
   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
      
   Ichetucknee Family, Fort White, 6 miles away
      
   O'Leno State Park - Dogwood, High Springs, 8 miles away
      
   O'Leno State Park - Magnolia, High Springs, 8 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
      

Paddling Rivers Near Blue Springs Park, Florida:

   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, Florida:

   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

   Manatee Springs State Park, Florida, 28 miles away


Golf Courses Near Blue Springs Park, Florida:

   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


Current weather conditions and forecast for Blue Springs Park, Florida
Local climate location: LIVE OAK 21 miles away


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