Manatee Springs State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Effective Oct. 24, 2024: The Usher boat ramp and all hiking trails at Manatee Springs State Park are temporarily closed for repair.
CAMPERS: No Outside Firewood Allowed
To protect our forests, please do not bring your own firewood into the park. The emerald ash borer infestation is spread by moving infested wood to a non-infested area. Wood is available at the park for $10, including sales tax. For more information, please call the park at 352-493-6072.
Hours
8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
Fees
$6 per vehicle
Location
11650 N.W. 115 St.
Chiefland FL 32626
Contact Info
Welcome to Manatee Springs State Park
Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. The park's 800-foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first-magnitude springs.
People have enjoyed the cool waters of Manatee Springs for more than 10,000 years, from early Paleo Indians to modern park visitors. The first-magnitude spring releases an astounding 100 million gallons of water daily. This makes it a popular cooling-off spot and a great place to stroll on the park boardwalk and gaze into watery depths.
True to its namesake, manatees can be seen in the cooler months, and birds, mammals and fish are spotted year-round.
The park also offers 8.5 miles of nature trails and a safe connection to the 32-mile Nature Coast State Trail, so don’t forget to bring your bicycles!