All Itineraries
3-Day North Florida Springs Loop
Tube, paddle, and float through crystal-clear spring-fed rivers
3 Days
North Florida
Best: November – April
Easy1
Arrive & Float the Ichetucknee
- Drive to Ichetucknee Springs State Park (North entrance)
- 3-hour tube float down the spring run — pure 72°F bliss
- Spot manatees, turtles, and wading birds along the way
- Set up camp and cook dinner at your site
💡 Tip: Rent inner tubes at the park entrance. The 3-mile float takes 2-3 hours. No food or drink allowed on the water.
2
Ginnie Springs & Night Swim
- Morning drive to Ginnie Springs (25 min from Ichetucknee)
- Swim and snorkel in the spring boils — incredible visibility
- Rent kayaks and paddle the Santa Fe River
- Camp overnight at Ginnie's private campground
- Optional: Night swim under the stars
💡 Tip: Ginnie Springs is a private park ($13/night). Bring your own snorkel gear — rentals are expensive. The cave diving here is world-famous.
3
Blue Spring & Head Home
- Drive to Blue Spring State Park for final morning swim
- November–March: Watch hundreds of manatees in the spring run
- April–October: Swim in the 72°F spring boil
- Short hike through the hammock before heading home
💡 Tip: Blue Spring fills up early — arrive before 9am. Manatees close the swim area in winter but the viewing is incredible.
