Hours & Fees

Know Before You Go

Effective July 29, 2021: All visitors must park at the lower parking area of Blue Spring State Park. The upper parking lot, upper restroom and upper day-use area are closed to visitors for a construction project. Thank you for your patience while we make improvements to the park. 

Know Before You Go

Effective Sept. 7 to Nov. 15: Blue Spring State Park is open; however, the spring and spring run are closed to all water activities. Boat tours and canoe/kayak rentals are available for use only on the St. Johns River. We appreciate your patience while we work to provide a better habitat for the manatees and a safer environment for visitors. Parking is limited. Plan to arrive early as the park reaches capacity early in the day. 

Arrive Early

Blue Spring State Park frequently reaches capacity during the week and on the weekends, during both the winter and summer months. To avoid waiting, please visit the park early.

Hours

The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.

  • For campers who plan to arrive after sunset, call the park on the day of arrival at (386) 775-3663 to get the gate combination and instructions.

Fees

Admission

  • $6 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
  • $4 Single Occupant Vehicle.
  • $2 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Camping

  • $24 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Includes water and electricity.

Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a social security disability award certificate or a 100% disability award certificate from the Federal Government are permitted to receive a 50% discount on current base campsite fees.

Cabins

  • $95 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee.