Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring State Park in Orange City protects a spring and spring run associated with the St. Johns River and seasonal manatee use. The park is listed at 2100 West French Avenue. Florida State Parks introduced a day-use reservation program in July 2026, so visitors should review the official reservation instructions before arriving. Access to the spring run changes seasonally to protect manatees; the operator's 2026 notice identifies April 1 through November 14 as the swimming season. Swimming with manatees is not permitted. Plan a visit around current park rules rather than assuming that swimming and manatee viewing are available in the same way throughout the year. Check official alerts for water-activity restrictions and capacity changes, and do not rely on an older directory description for admission arrangements.