Wakulla Springs, FL, United States
Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Spring is one of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs, and swimmers get a designated area beside it plus a 22-foot dive and observation tower for anyone who wants the jump. The water stays around 69 to 70°F. Manatees and alligators live in these waters, so keep to the swim area, which closes whenever thunderstorms threaten.
Photo: Hannes Grobe · CC BY 3.0
Latest reading · SwimScore 81/100 (Get in) for a typical swimmer: air 13°C, wind 9 km/h, UV 0. Updated .
Know before you go
- Best conditions
- Hot summer days; the spring water holds around 69-70°F.
- Getting in
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, 465 Wakulla Park Drive, open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Entry is $6 per vehicle (2-8 occupants), $4 for a single-occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians, cyclists and extra occupants.
- Season
- The spring and shoreline are open for swimming year-round.
- Watch for
- Alligators and manatees live in the spring and river
- Swimming is allowed only within the designated area near the spring
- The swimming area closes when thunderstorms threaten
- Scuba diving is not allowed in the spring or the swimming area
- Facilities
- Designated swimming area with a 22-foot dive and observation tower · ADA-accessible restrooms with changing stalls by the picnic area · Outdoor rinse shower between the restrooms and the swimming area · Picnic area with shelters · Soda fountain, gift shop and historic lodge dining room · Guided river boat tours
Sources: floridastateparks.org, floridastateparks.org, floridastateparks.org, en.wikipedia.org
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Details
- Location
- Wakulla Springs, FL, United States
- Type
- river
- Coordinates
- 30.2352, -84.3020