Best Florida Springs to Visit in Your RV

Headed to Florida on your next RV trip? While you might be drawn to the ocean on each side of the coast, Florida has an entire collection of natural springs that should be on your travel radar.

Most springs in Florida average a year-round water temperature of about 70 to 75°F. They're mostly located in the northern half of the state, with the highest concentration between Tallahassee and Orlando. Check out this map of springs in the Sunshine State.

The McEwen family has a list of suggested springs to visit with your RV.

Silver Springs

One of the best known springs is Silver Springs. The area started as a tourist attraction back in 1820 and remains a popular site today. Its biggest draw is glass bottom boat tours, which started more than 100 years ago.

Boats hold about 30 people, last about 30 minutes, and offer a unique look at the ecosystems below. You’ll even see submerged statues from a movie shot in the springs decades ago.

Salt Springs

Salt Springs is a fairly popular spring to visit. People come to this location to swim and snorkel in the cool waters. Our girls love to put on their face masks and float around the “pool” to see the unique fish and rocks below.

De Leon Springs State Park

At De Leon Springs State Park, you’ll find a great spring to swim in, but one of the coolest attractions here is the on-site restaurant. What once was an old Sugar Mill was transformed into a popular pancake spot. You can order pancake batter and make your pancakes right at the griddle-side tables.

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is a hotspot for families. Its pristine springs draw people from all over the country and its recently opened campground makes it an easy spot to visit for RVers. Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is located in North Central Florida. It sits in between Lake City and Gainesville.

You can certainly take a dip in the cool waters here, but you can also rent a kayak or canoe and explore the waters too. This campground is fairly new to the state park system. It’s on the smaller side and shares a dump station with a neighboring park.