Florida Manatee Springs

The spring water flows through the quarter mile long spring run to join the river en route to the gulf of mexico.

Florida manatee springs. A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make manatee springs state park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique florida gem. Visitors can see hundreds of manatees enjoying the constant 72 degree spring water in the colder winter months. Blue spring state park is home to a first magnitude spring that is one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in florida. One of the most popular spots to see florida s famous manatee residents blue springs state park covers more than 2 600 acres.

Deer full hookups scuba diving kayak rentals great camping clear water walking trails clean restrooms armadillo snakes boardwalk manatees nature florida sturgeon. See 11 reviews articles and 13 photos of manatee springs ranked no 3 501 on tripadvisor among 6 373 attractions in florida. Macclenny florida 142. One of florida s 33 first magnitude springs manatee springs averages a flow of anywhere between 50 to 150 million gallons of water per day and is the largest single spring flowing into the suwannee river.

Founded in 1985 manatee springs rehabilitation and nursing center is a 120 bed facility located in bradenton florida in close proximity to all local hospitals. Manatee springs state park chiefland. Located north of orlando in orange city this park is a designated manatee refuge where during winter months from november to march visitors can come and see the growing population of west indian manatees at the spring s overlooks. Manatees roam the waters of florida from april through october but when things get a bit chilly they head to places like freshwater florida springs where the temperatures remain constant throughout the year.

Visitors enjoy camping hiking swimming and canoeing while keeping an eye out for the west indian manatees that frequent this park. This park is well worth a visit from the friendly people great walks on safe and clean boardwalks no water or mud to impede walkers and most of all an inspiring close look at 14 manatees just off the dock. Address phone number manatee springs state park reviews. Susan c wrote a review aug 2020.