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A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make Manatee Springs State Park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique Florida gem. Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, swimming and canoeing, while keeping an eye out for the West Indian manatees that frequent this park.
Manatee Springs State Park offers 8.5 miles of nature trails on the North End Trail system that wind around cypress swamps, sinkhole ponds and uplands. Paddling Canoeing and kayaking is available year-round down the famous Suwannee River.
Manatee Springs State Park. One of Florida’s 33 first-magnitude springs, Manatee Springs averages a flow of anywhere between 50 to 150 million gallons of water per day and is the largest single spring flowing into the Suwannee River.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Effective Nov. 7, 2024: The Usher boat ramp and some hiking trails at Manatee Springs State Park are temporarily closed for repair. Limited hiking is available only on the North End Trail.
With a trail system consisting of over 8.5 miles, Manatee Springs State Park has a hike for everyone. Walkers and cyclists are welcome, with options ranging from a spring boardwalk to long off-road treks through the uplands.
Glampsites offer all the excitement and adventure of camping, without sacrificing the little luxuries of home. Sites are nestled in the Hickory Loop of the family campground, just a short walk from the main spring.
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Manatee Springs State Park is home to one of Florida’s largest freshwater springs. A popular summer recreation site, Manatee Springs is an important winter refuge for West Indian manatees. From November through April, these gentle giants are regular visitors to the spring and a favorite attraction for park visitors.
The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring State Park greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River. Hundreds of manatees make this park their home for the winter, and viewing these gentle giants from the spring's overlooks is a rare experience.