12 Free Swimming Holes near Alachua, FL
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Oleno State Park
High Springs, Florida
9.8 miles NWA tannic-water swimming bend in the river with Spanish moss overhead, docks to jump from, and a short hiking trail that follows the river until it plunges underground — alligators in the nearby sinkhole add to the excitement.
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Ichetucknee Area
Bell, Florida
11.6 miles WSeveral clear, cool springs clustered northwest of Gainesville in the Ichetucknee area — details available through the linked Florida springs resource.
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Ichetucknee River
Fort White, Florida
20.3 miles NWA pristine 6-mile spring-fed river averaging 20 feet wide and 5 feet deep in North Central Florida, with most of the river flowing through Ichetucknee Springs State Park.
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Rock Bluff Springs
Bell, Florida
25.5 miles WSwim near Bell, Florida
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Hart Springs
Bell, Florida
28.6 miles WHart Springs County Park lets you swim, snorkel, and scuba dive in strikingly clear spring water — with cave diving for the truly adventurous — for just $4 a person.
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Fanning Springs State Park
Fanning Springs, Florida
30.1 miles SWA beautiful, clear spring with a diving platform inside a Florida state park — cool, refreshing water for just $1 per person.
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Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland, Florida
35.8 miles SWCrystal-clear Manatee Springs flows into the Suwannee River, offering swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving in one of Florida's most beautiful spring-fed parks.
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Big Shoals State Park
White Springs, Florida
41.4 miles NBig Shoals' walking trails overlook the only true river rapids in Florida, but alligators inhabit the Suwannee River here — admire the scenery and wade with caution.
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Peacock Springs State Park
Live Oak, Florida
44.8 miles NWA state park near Live Oak, Florida, offering swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving for about $4 per vehicle at the park entrance.
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Rainbow Springs State Park
Dunnellon, Florida
49.0 miles SA large first-magnitude spring feeding the crystal-clear Rainbow River — swim, snorkel, or rent a canoe to paddle downstream past the headspring through gorgeous water the entire length.
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Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Mayo, Florida
49.3 miles NWA beautiful spring-fed swimming area in an unspoiled Florida state park — officially designated for swimming with natural spring water. Fees apply.
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Spirit Of The Suwanee
Live Oak, Florida
49.4 miles NWA huge private park on the Suwannee River hosts music festivals alongside rope swings and 10–30-foot jumping spots — alligators are present, so stay alert in the water.
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