Springs, Lakes and Rivers

This page lists springs, lakes, rivers and other swimming holes in natural bodies of water in the Ocala, Florida area.
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Alexander Springs Recreation Area

There are only 27 first-magnitude springs in Florida, and Alexander Springs is by far one of the eas ...

49525 County Road 445, Altoona, FL, 32702
Apopka - Kelly Park/Rock Springs Run

Rock Springs at Kelly Park in Apopka is Central Florida's natural lazy river. Rock Springs produces ...

400 E Kelly Park Road, Apopka, FL, 32712
Apopka - Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural setting, enjoy a picnic, or tak ...

1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL, 32712
Beakman Lake

Boat launch and fishing on Beakman Lake, one of the many lakes in the southern Ocala National Forest ...

SR 40, Ocala National Forest, FL, 32102
Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring is the winter home to numerous endangered manatees, Blue Spring is 2,644 acres of enchan ...

2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL, 32763
Carney Island Recreation and Conservation

The site, which includes over 750+ acres of sandhill islands, causeways, wetland systems and shoreli ...

13275 SE 115th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 32179
Chain of Lakes

The Chain of Lakes runs north-south through the prairies and scrub of the Ocala National Forest, lyi ...

south of SR 40 and paralleling SR 19 to the west behind Sellers Lake and Beakman Lake, Ocala National Forest, FL, 32102
Chaplin A. Dinkins III Memorial Park

Chaplin A. Dinkins, III Memorial Park features a scenic park area on the river where the Rainbow and ...

12100 Palmetto Court, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
Charles Springs

The small shallow spring has a diameter of about 25 feet and a depth of 2 – 10 feet. The area is hea ...

15465 237 Drive, Live Oak, Florida, 32060
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area

With a shaded campground, a day use picnic area and beach, and a nature trail throughout the pine wo ...

24511 CR 42, Paisley, FL, 32767
Clermont Chain of Lakes

This 11-lake chain includes Lake Minneola, Lake Minnehaha, Lake Winona, Lake Louisa, Lake Palatlakah ...

De Leon Springs State Park

Splish, splash and escape the summer heat at De Leon Springs State Park! De Leon Springs State Park ...

601 Ponce de Leon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL, 32130
Devils Den Springs

Visit one of North America's most prehistoric places, Devil's Den -- an underground spring inside a ...

5390 NE 180th Avenue, Williston, FL, 32696
Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail

The Econlockhatchee River Paddling Trail was designated by the Florida Department of Environmental P ...

1350 Snow Hill Road, Geneva, FL, 32732
Fanning Springs

Located on the Suwannee River, this inviting source of cool, clear water has attracted people for th ...

18020 NW Highway 19, Fanning Springs, FL, 32693
Farles Prairie Recreation Area

Set along the shores of Farles Lake, this recreation area is a launch point for outdoor adventures, ...

SR 19 and CR 445-A, Ocala, FL, 32702
Fore Lake Recreation Area

Bounded by marshes, this lake in a scrub ecosystem is an excellent spot for birding from the shores ...

14434 NE Hwy 314, Silver Springs, FL, 34488
Ginnie Springs

Enjoy our seven crystal-clear, freshwater springs nestled in over 200 wooded acres along the banks o ...

7300 NE Ginnie Springs Road, High Springs, FL, 32643
Gores Landing Park and Camping

Gores Landing is located in northeast Marion County and offers primitive camping, a boat ramp, restr ...

13800 NE 98th street, Fort McCoy, FL, 32134
Halfmoon Lake

Roughly shaped like a half moon, this large lake sits just southeast of Forest Corners and has a pri ...

FR 79-2, Ocala, FL
Hampton Beach

Hampton Beach offers swimming, picnicking and restrooms. Hampton Beach is available for private grou ...

14600 SE 134 St Rd, Ocklawaha, Florida, 34491
Hart Springs

Hart Springs is one of the Largest Spring-Fed Swimming Areas in the State of Florida. A scenic strol ...

4240 SW 86th Avenue, Bell, FL, 32619
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the park's underwater observatory i ...

4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL, 34446
Horseshoe Lake Park and Retreat

Horseshoe Lake Park and Retreat offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including: canoeing, swi ...

23532 NE 110th Avenue, Fort McCoy, FL, 32134
Ichetucknee Springs

Fed by nine springs, the Ichetucknee River lets visitors experience the natural beauty of its blue-g ...

12087 S.W. US Hwy 27, Fort White, FL, 32038
Juniper Springs Recreation Area

Juniper Springs is one of the oldest and best-known recreation areas on the East Coast. Located betw ...

26701 E Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL, 34488
Kelly Park/Rock Springs Run

Rock Springs at Kelly Park in Apopka is Central Florida's natural lazy river. Rock Springs produces ...

400 E Kelly Park Road, Apopka, FL, 32712
Kiwanis Beach

Kiwanis Beach, located on Lake Weir, is available for private group rentals. The swim beach and pic ...

15380 SE 140th Avenue Road, Weirsdale, FL, 32195
KP Hole Park

KP Hole Park has been the year-round family destination for spending the day on the spring-fed Rainb ...

9435 SW 190 Avenue Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
Lafayette Blue Springs

Visitors can take a dip in the first magnitude spring, walk across the natural limestone bridge that ...

799 NW Blue Spring Road, Mayo, FL, 32066
Lake Bryant

Lake Bryant is one of the larger lakes in the Ocala National Forest, very popular for boating and fi ...

Levy Hammock Road, Ocala, FL
Lake Eaton

A large, shallow lake cradled by the Big Scrub, Lake Eaton offers many distinctive faces. As a seaso ...

6464 NE 171th Avenue Road, Silver Springs, FL, 34488
Lake Jumper

North of Forest Corners off CR 314-A, Lake Jumper is a moderate sized lake just to the south of Lake ...

Lake Jumper, Ocala, FL
Lake Kerr

Boat ramp access and fishing pier at Moorehead Park for Lake Kerr, one of Marion County's largest la ...

Lake Kerr, Ocala, FL
Lake Lillian Park

Features: - Pavilion - Picnic Tables - Playground - Walking Track City of Belleview residents ...

SE Robinson Road, Belleview, FL, 34420
Little River Springs

The spring run is approximately 150 feet long with a cave system that is more than 1,200 feet long. ...

24891 105th Lane, O'Brien, FL
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

Visitors can stroll along the Sand Hill Nature Trail for a self guided tour of the native Florida pl ...

8300 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL, 32771
Madison Blue Spring State Park

This crystal clear, first magnitude spring is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. About ...

8300 NE State Road 6, Lee, FL, 32059
Manatee Springs

The first-magnitude spring at this park produces an average of 100 million gallons of clear, cool wa ...

11650 NW 115 Street, Chiefland, FL, 32626
Mill Dam Recreation Area

The campground sits along the 168-acre Mill Dam Lake, and water activities are popular among campers ...

19657 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL, 34488
Moss Bluff - North and South

Moss Bluff is one of Marion County's most popular fishing destinations! A fishing pier is located a ...

16298 SE 95th Place, Ocklawaha, FL, 32179
Ocala National Forest

The Ocala National Forest, located north of Orlando, is the southernmost forest in the continental U ...

Poe Springs Park

Located north of Gainesville, Poe Springs is the largest spring in Alachua County. Poe Spring Park i ...

28800 NW 182nd Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park is located in the Panhandle near Destin. Ponce de Leon Springs' wat ...

2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Rd., Ponce de Leon Springs, Florida, 32455
Rainbow Springs State Park

Rainbow Springs is Florida's fourth largest spring and the Rainbow River is popular for swimming, sn ...

19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon, FL, 34432
Royal Springs

Royal Springs Park is a 5 acre County park located in the Suwannee Belle Estates, near O’Brien, FL. ...

20051 157 Lane, O'Brien, Florida, 32071
Rum Island Spring and Park

Rum Island Park provides you with free access to the Santa Fe River and the beautiful, clear, freshw ...

1447 Southwest Rum Island Terrace, Fort White, FL, 32038
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrest Blue Springs State Park

The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second magnitude spring that pr ...

7450 NE 60th Street, High Springs, FL, 32643
Salt Springs Recreation Area

The Salt Springs Recreation Area is one the recreational jewels of the Ocala National Forest, with a ...

13851 N. Hwy 19, Salt Springs, FL, 32134
Sarasota - Myakka River State Park

One of the oldest and largest state parks, Myakka protects one of the state's most diverse natural a ...

13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL, 34241