Blue Spring manages two dozen natural communities. Join us as we guide you through one of our most unique habitats, the Florida scrub, which is vital for many rare species and benefits water ...

A cash donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 through 12 is suggested. Children age 2 and younger are admitted free. Description One of Citrus County's favorite holiday traditions, ...

The waterfall output fluctuates depending on rainfall totals. To inquire about the status of the waterfall, contact the park before planning your trip. Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes line ...

Regular park entrance fee applies: $5.00 per vehicle — limit 2-8 people per vehicle $4.00 per single-occupant vehicle $2.00 per pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with ...

Park volunteer and Florida Master Naturalist Paul Strauss will lead a guided, interpretive hike of our Hawk's Bluff Trail. The hike is easy going, with frequent stops to elaborate on the natural ...

Florida is known for the variety and abundance of its native wildlife, and Florida State Parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of the state’s most iconic creatures. We put together a guide to ...

Paynes Prairie is a 23,000-acre preserve managed by the Florida Park Service. In 1774, William Bartram, a naturalist from Philadelphia, visited the prairie basin and described its abundant wildlife.

Park fee is $3 per vehicle (up to 8 people) or $2 per pedestrian/bicyclist. Exact change needed OR pay by card using QR code posted on honor box. If have Annual Pass OR paid online for day pass, write ...

Join a park ranger for an interactive fishing program! Learn how to tie knots, casting skills with a game of back yard bass, and fish identification, and then try the real thing on the docks. Fishing ...

Calling all Junior Rangers, young explorers, and their families! Come join us as we talk about Florida's oldest landlord: the gopher tortoise! We will learn about these incredible creatures, their ...

The story of nature changes greatly at night! Come explore Blue Spring with us to learn about those changes and how animals adapt to them! We have seen everything from owls to slumbering manatees!

Join park rangers in a post-storm clean-up day. During this family-friendly workday, volunteers will clear debris, reset picnic tables, and help to install campground boundaries. Parking is provided ...