3Blue Spring State Park
You’ll find Blue Spring State Park north of Orlando in Orange City. It’s home to 2,600 acres of outdoor adventure including a manatee refuge, and the biggest natural spring on the entire St. John’s River. The tube run here is short but the water is reportedly crystal clear.
Blue Springs Adventures will not only rent you tubes but also offer canoe and kayak rentals. The park itself offers guided boat tours. If you want more, this state park is also a popular place for birdwatching, diving, fishing, swimming, hiking, and simply exploring the tropical greenery. You can even stay and camp in tents or cabins. No matter when you visit though, be sure to get there early as it frequently reaches official maximum capacity surprisingly early in the day.
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