Blue Spring State Park near DeBary, Florida
DeBary,Florida
28.94603, -81.33939
5.2 miles N of DeBary, Florida
GPS: 28°56'45.7"N 81°20'21.8"W
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State: Florida

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Blue Springs arises from a yawning cavern at the bottom of a transparent pool and runs as a broad stream about a 1/2 mile into the St. Johns River. The spring is sensitively developed but very accessible, with a raised boardwalk along much of the run. Elderly or disabled visitors, including wheelchair users, will find it very user friendly. The walk itself is a treat, through a shaded, tropical corridor with frequent views of the spring and several easy access points for swimmers. You can swim or snorkel down the run, letting the gentle current carry you along, under overhanging trees and Spanish moss. In winter, you may find manatees here - the state requires you to keep your distance from them when swimming.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

Fees: Yes

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From DeBary, Florida

  1. Head east on Spring Vista Dr toward Sycamore Springs St (0.7 mi)
  2. Turn left onto S Charles Richard Beall Blvd (3.0 mi)
  3. Continue onto US-17 N/US-92 E/S Volusia Ave (2.8 mi)
  4. Turn left onto W French Ave (2.1 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Becker Blvd
    Restricted usage road
    (0.5 mi)
  6. Slight right onto Mangolia Ave
    Restricted usage road
    (0.3 mi)
  7. Slight right
    Restricted usage road
    (0.1 mi)
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