9 Free Swimming Holes near Ocala National Park
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Ocala National Park near Chiefland, Florida City, Zip, or Address
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Astor
10.8 miles NWA Civilian Conservation Corps spring pool in the Ocala National Forest that holds 72 degrees year round over a sand and limestone bottom, with a historic millhouse waterwheel, a seven mile canoe run, and 79 campsites. Day use is $14.50 per person.
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Ponce De Leon Springs State Park
De Leon Springs, Florida
13.4 miles EA splendidly clear spring pool, aquarium-bright with guppies, with changing rooms and a famous on-site pancake house — a Florida gem with a $3.25 entry fee.
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Blue Spring State Park
DeBary, Florida
17.2 miles SEA spring-fed run with a gentle current carrying swimmers under overhanging trees and Spanish moss to the St. Johns River — with possible winter manatee sightings and a raised boardwalk for non-swimmers.
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Salt Springs Recreation Area
Salt Springs, Florida
21.0 miles NWBig mineral spring in the Ocala National Forest with a walled swim area over the boils, a 160-site campground, marina and a run to Lake George.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Rock Spring
Apopka, Florida
22.8 miles SA spring-fed Florida tubing run past a barred cave and through clear cold water — sometimes closed due to bacterial counts from animals, so check ahead before visiting.
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Wekiwa Springs
Apopka, Florida
24.6 miles SSwim near Apopka, Florida
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Apopka Area
Apopka, Florida
26.4 miles SSeveral springs in the area north of Apopka — a fee-based cluster of natural swimming spots in central Florida.
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Econ River Tributary
Orlando, Florida
39.6 miles SEA glorious, tolerant outdoor hideaway near UCF with crystal-clear water and a sandy bottom — a mellow spot popular with students and outdoorsy types, best between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Cape Canaveral National Seashore
DeBary, Florida
46.9 miles ETwo traditionally clothing-optional beaches tucked inside a federal reserve — remote, very limited parking and facilities, but worth reading up before the drive.
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