Alexander Springs
Astor 1.2 milesSurrounding one of Florida's most picturesque first magnitude springs, Alexander Springs is a prime destination for a summer swim or snorkel.
Bairs Cove
A go-to location for spotting manatees at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Bairs Cove off Haulover Canal is also a launch point for bioluminescence.
Big Shoals State Park
White Springs 11.4 milesFlorida's largest series of rapids churn the Suwannee River into Class III whitewater along the stretch of river bounded by Big Shoals State Park.
Blackwater River State Park
Stunning white sand beaches along the Blackwater River tempt swimmers during the warm months and paddlers and hikers all year to this state park east of Milton.
Blue Spring State Park
Blue Spring State Park is well acclaimed for being the best place in Florida to see manatees in the wild, and we don’t mean a dozen or two. Think hundreds.
Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park
History and natural beauty meet on a 1.4 mile hike under a dense canopy of ancient live oaks to the ruins of one of Florida's oldest sugar mills.
Faver-Dykes State Park
St. Augustine milesAt Faver-Dykes State Park, explore the estuaries of the Matanzas River and the uplands above Pellicer Creek.
Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Cradling a collection of spectacular springs in a forested glen along the Santa Fe River, Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is one of the finest places to experience springs up close
Grayton Beach State Park
Cradled in a cocoon of coastal dunes, Western Lake shimmers in the sun. At Grayton Beach State Park, it's the focus of both passive and active recreation.
Hillsborough River State Park
Thonotosassa 13.4 milesWith footpaths and picnic grounds built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this park delights with miles of scenic trails, a swinging bridge, and the froth of river rapids.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Branford 3.4 milesA swimming hole as a work of natural art, the deep gash in the earth that is Ichetucknee Spring glows an unearthly robin's-egg blue, cradled in a limestone bowl within a leafy glen.
Indian Key Historic State Park
Islamorada 0.6 milesOn an island visible from the causeway between Lower and Upper Matecumbe Keys, walk into the past to discover the birthplace of Dade County.