Region:
Central
BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
Orange City, Florida
Contact Information
2100 West French Avenue
Orange City, 32763
(386) 775-3663
Driving Directions
Take exit 114 off Interstate 4 and follow the
signs. Go south on 17-92 to Orange City, about
2.5 miles. Make a right onto West French Avenue.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year.
Pet Information
Pets are permitted in camping areas, with proof
of rabies vaccination.
Park Activities
Cabins, Full Camping, Canoeing, Concessions,
Fishing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Primitive
Camping, Scuba Diving, Snorkling, Swimming, and
Wildlife Viewing
Cabins
Blue Spring State Park offers six (6), two (2)
bedroom cabins. Each cabin is equipped with a
gas fireplace (available for use November through
March), central heating and air conditioning,
bathroom, fully equipped kitchen (stove and refrigerator),
screened in porch, outdoor grill and picnic table.
Linen, pillows, blankets and towels, cooking and
eating utensils are also provided. You will need
to bring personal use items such as soap, salt,
pepper, radio, paper towels, etc. (Linen is NOT
furnished on a daily basis). In each cabin, one
bedroom is furnished with a double bed, while
the second bedroom contains a double bed and a
set of bunk beds.
Sorry, no pets are allowed in the cabins.
One vehicle per cabin is permitted. All additional
vehicles will be charged an additional fee of
$3.00 per night and will be required to park in
a designated area.
Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance
by calling ReserveAmerica, toll-free, at 1-800
326-3521 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm), 1-888-433-0287
(TDD) (For Hearing Disabled.)
Full Facility Camping
Blue Spring State Park has 51 campsites, which
are located in the sand pine scrub. Available
to each site is a table, water, electricity, and
a grill. There is no sewage facilities at these
sites, but there is a dump station in the Park.
Pets are permitted in camping area, with proof
of rabies vaccination.
Canoeing
You are invited to canoe beautiful Blue Spring
Run and the St Johns River. Canoes may be rented
at the Park Concession. For more information,
costs, and reservations call (386) 775-6888.
Cruises
St Johns River Cruises offers a two hour narrated
nature and ecological cruise on the beautiful
and historic St. Johns River.
Cruises depart daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For
more information, costs, and reservations call
(386)917-0724.
Fishing
From the accessible fishing pier, anglers will
find an abundance of bluegills and blue cats,
in addition to largemouth bass, shellcrackers
and speckled perch. A Florida freshwater fishing
license is required for persons age 16 years and
older. A concession stand offers snacks, camping
supplies and limited groceries. Canoe rentals
are available.
Nature Trails
The same pristine beauty enjoyed by Florida's
earliest residents still can be seen today. A
self-guided boardwalk guides visitors through
a lush hammock to Blue Spring.
Picnicking
Blue Spring State Park offers two separate picnic
areas throughout the park. There are covered pavilions
with grills located at these areas for larger
groups. One of these areas also has a large covered
barbecue pit, and can be reserved, for a fee,
from October through March. Contact the park office
for details.
Primitive Camping
Primitive camping requires a four-mile hike to
and from the site. All food, water and garbage
must be carried in and out.
Swimming
Blue Spring offers swimming and scuba-diving in
a crystal clear, 72 degree spring run. Scuba-
divers must register at the entrance station between
the hours of 8 AM. and 3PM, with an up-to-date
certification card and a partner. Swimming or
diving with the manatees is NOT permitted. Reservations
for campsites may be made up to 11 months in advance.
