Blue Spring State Park
Orange City, FL
The winter refuge of hundreds of West Indian manatees, watched from a boardwalk along the clear spring run from November to March. Swimming is closed in manatee season; the lots fill by mid-morning on cold days.
- Nearest town
- Orange City, FL
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 28.9476, -81.3397
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Sand Pine Scrub CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Blue Spring State ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- River Forest Group SiteCampsite5 mi from Blue Spring State Park
- Cypress Point RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Blue Spring State ParkMotorhomes
- Alexander SpringsCampsite17 mi from Blue Spring State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking water
- International RV ParkMotorhome stopover20 mi from Blue Spring State ParkMotorhomes
- Daytona RV ParkMotorhome stopover24 mi from Blue Spring State ParkMotorhomesWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Blue Spring State Park?
Blue Spring State Park is in Orange City, FL, at GPS 28.9476, -81.3397. It is about 26 mi from New Smyrna Beach.
Can you camp near Blue Spring State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sand Pine Scrub Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 61 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Blue Spring State Park?
Blue Spring State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Central Florida springs: Wekiwa to the Ichetucknee.
What is there to see near Blue Spring State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: De Leon Springs State Park (13 mi), Wekiwa Springs State Park (18 mi), Mount Dora (21 mi) and Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (27 mi).
When is the best time to visit Blue Spring State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)