There are no lifeguards on duty at this spring. Kids can sit on that wall and swim over to it. There are no shallow areas in this spring, but there is a retaining wall that goes all around it. As you walk up from the parking lot you will be surprised at this little oasis among the tropical setting. The spring area here is smaller than some of the others, but it's gorgeous. There is a store, picnic tables, camping, great trail to hike, and the refreshing and beautiful spring. Ocala National Forest, 26701 FL-40, Silver Springs If anyone in your family is sensitive to smells this is important to keep in mind when it comes to Wekiva Falls. However, my son is sensitive to smells and he could not take it at all. Me, my husband, and my daughter got over it in about 15 minutes and loved the snorkeling there. One important thing to note on this spring is that it is a sulphur spring, so there is a bit of a rotten egg smell in the air. They also have a water slide, a playground, picnic tables, and a little store. The snorkeling here was great, with us seeing many fish.
The spring offers a beach-like entrance you can walk into and there are plenty of shallow areas for little kids. Wekiva Falls is a large spring located inside a big RV park, but it is open to people who want to swim for the day. We have been swimming there in the summer when a manatee came by and swam with the kids for a minute. There are also cabins available and tent camping. This park also has a playground, picnic tables and pavilions, hiking trails, a great eco boat ride, kayak rentals, and an on-site small store. The spring is great, but you can't see your things. Many people may not mind that, but I didn't care for that one aspect. The area where you set up your chairs is a walk from where the spring entrance is, and you can't see the spring from there. You can take your own tube to go tubing, or you can rent one there. The ground in the spring is a bit rocky, so you may want to wear a water shoe if you plan to go all the way back to the spring. This is a popular summer spring in Volusia County. They do have a shallow area for the smaller kids, and there are lifeguards on duty. There is also a eco tour boat ride you can take, which is fun and informative. They have plenty of picnic tables and a couple of pavilions, too. There is also an old mill restaurant there where you can make your own pancakes on a griddle at your table.
It literally takes about 30 seconds to cool off in the spring after the hike. We like to take the hike (which will get you hot and sweaty since it's summer time) and then cool off in the spring afterward. Not only is the spring great to swim in, but there is also some nice hiking you can do there as well.
This is a spring that is close by, in Volusia County, and is a lot of fun. There are times when a spring may be closed because it's "browned out" due to rain bringing in brown water from the river. Find additional spring info and pictures (including write ups on those more than 3 hours away) and in-depth reviews at my nature blog: click on the names of the spring to get my in-depth reviews. All springs are listed in order of distance from Daytona Beach, starting with the closest. Always swim in designated swimming areas only.Įntrance fees listed are as of May 2021. Whatever you do this summer, be sure to hit the springs The springs maintain roughly a 72 degree water temperature year-round, which makes it refreshing and helps keep amoebas away. Others, that are a farther away, you can plan a little get-away and stay the night in a hotel or camp. Trust me, some are worth the drive to make a whole day out of it. All distances to them are from Daytona Beach. Here are 23 amazing springs throughout Central Florida that you may want to check out this summer. We have been to them all and enjoyed every one of them, so you may, too! These springs are all within three hours of Daytona Beach. Everyone in my family snorkels, so we have a great time snorkeling to check out the springs. And I mean amazing! What I love most about summer in Florida is going to the springs. Living in Florida, we are lucky enough to have some amazing natural springs.
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