Destinations
Best Time to See Manatees in Florida
Manatee season in Florida runs mid-November through March. Here’s when the sightings peak and which of six spots — from Crystal River to a free…
De Leon Springs State Park
De Leon Springs State Park near Orlando: hours, entrance fee, the Old Spanish Sugar Mill pancake house, kayak rentals, and the boat tour into Lake…
Manatee Springs State Park
Manatee Springs State Park hours, fees, camping and glamping, kayak rentals, and when manatees actually show up in this Suwannee River spring near Chiefland.
Salt Springs
A practical guide to Salt Springs in Ocala National Forest: the mineral swimming basin and blue crabs, the full-hookup campground, boat access to Lake George,…
Alexander Springs Ocala National Forest
Alexander Springs is a first-magnitude spring in Ocala National Forest with a wide swimming beach, snorkeling, a canoe run, and a 67-site campground.
Juniper Springs
Juniper Springs pairs a 72°F swim basin with the 7-mile Juniper Run canoe trail, a campground and the Fern Hammock boardwalk inside Ocala National Forest.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Everything to know before a day at Wekiwa Springs State Park: hours, the $6 entrance fee, the day-use reservation rule, kayak rental, and camping, 20…
Silver Springs State Park
A practical guide to Silver Springs State Park near Ocala: glass-bottom boat tour prices, kayak and canoe rental, camping, hours, fees, and when to spot…
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Everything to know before visiting Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park: hours, fees, the underwater observatory, and why manatee sightings here don’t depend on the season.
Three Sisters Springs Manatees
Everything you need to plan a Three Sisters Springs visit near Crystal River, Florida: boardwalk hours and fees, the best time to see manatees, and…
Crystal River Manatee Tours
Crystal River manatee tours let you legally swim with wild manatees in Kings Bay. Here’s what two local operators charge, the Nov 15-Mar 31 season,…
Blue Spring State Park Manatees
Blue Spring State Park manatee season, fees, the boardwalk, camping and kayak rental — plus the new 2026 day-use reservation rule, all sourced from the…
