I had the worst experience at Ginnie Springs. Today was my son's 17th birthday. He was sooooo excited to go camping and show his 2 best friends his favorite place to camp. We drove 4.5 hours and when we arrived we were denied entrance to the park because his two friends parents weren't with us. I've been going to Ginnie for 8 years and never heard that rule. Although this was our first time bringing his friends. The family next to us with 4 kids all the same age, lied and said they were all related and were allowed entrance. I asked them outside if they were related and they laughed and said they weren't. They knew the trick to getting friends in without parents, you just lie. We then asked if we could purchase a day pass, because we were just going to get a hotel. They wouldn't let us come into the park at all. The manager wouldn't come out of the office to speak with me. My son was devastated and I was embarrassed and so sad for him. We spent 9 hours in the car after driving all the way back home. His special birthday was ruined. Ginnie Springs lost a loyal family's business. I'm so disappointed. They did refund the money I paid for the camping, minus $40 as a cancellation fee. Salt on the wound. read more

This place this awful. We drove five hours from Atlanta to enjoy an evening at the springs. We never got in. Website says they close at 5 pm, but they stop letting people in at 4 pm. Very confusing, rude staff, confusing rules. We weren't allowed to go back because of previous experiences with teens partying, and the staff was completely rude and not wanting to help us whatsoever. On top of all this, we had to pay 25 dollars just to explore the pools for an hour. Ridiculous pricing. Highly DO NOT recommend for anyone, even in the winter months. Can't believe how rude the staff was. Never coming back. read more

I am not a fan! I loved this place. Given it's my first natural springs but the bar is now set high. This place attracts locals and we loved making friends with everyone. We went for a holiday winter week. A small crowd gathers here and creates fellowship and fun. Their entrance fee and camping fee was a bit steep as we paid $96 for 2 people for 2 nights. Still the place is well taken care of, they even gave us trash bags for our stuff. We always felt safe as they have rangers roam through all the time at all hours to keep the peace and rules in place. I love that we could snorkel, scuba, kayak, tube, etc. The springs are 70 degrees year round so it's cold but they do have wet suits you can rent. All rental fees were pretty reasonable, the tubes where $6 and the kayaks where $12. I love that they have a little cafe with the best burgers and all sorts of goodies, as well as a shop with drinks and camping essentials. Overall a great place to hang with friends or to bring the family. Just keep an eye on those kids, not a place to let them run wild. read more

Ginnie Spring - The scuba entrance to their underwater caves, great for snorkeling. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - High Springs, Florida

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meh. it's okay. lots of trash though they try to keep it clean. can get very very busy so recommend going early. you can scuba (with permits etc), swim, snorkel, tube and camp so lots of variety. water in some areas is clear, area to grill out. smelled weed, found glass on the ground (people walk barefoot, don't recommend). too populated and not kept clean enough in my opinion. it's a HUFE area. no life guard etc so go at your own risk. 2 adults with a car is a $40 day pass. you can bring food and drinks (dont bring glass in the river). would recommend bug spray and sunscreen and comfy light summer open toed shoes, there are some really beautiful areas in the spring though. read more

One of the prettiest places I have ever been. The water is around 75 degrees which alligators do not thrive in. Cold water makes them lethargic. The wildlife was amazing in just the short time I was waiting on my husband to scuba dive. We visited during early morning hours on a weekday in October. I recommend this time of day & year. This is a huge campground with tubing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and Im sure lots of partying during the summer and warm weekends. Upon exit they take your parking pass. Im guessing people have "shared" them in the past. The huge supply store sells everything under the sun for campers including clothing and food. Don't break the rules because they don't play. Everyone should be able to see this kind of unadulterated beauty at least once in their life time. Nestle uses this spring for bottled water which depletes the source. Once it is depleted enough, salt water will fill the void of fresh water and the wild life that can't tolerate salt will die. This makes me so sad. read more

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If you're a nature lover, tree hugger, or just want to lounge then this is definitely the spot for you. Family friendly, pitch a tent and blow up the inflatables. The water is crystal clear at the entry points then gets darker as you float downstream. You can get a day pass or camp at night. Showers and bathrooms are available but can get pretty dirty quickly, as you can imagine with all the campers. Grills are onsite or just bring your own. This is a Happy Place. Military discount available. read more

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First, the basics. We arrived at 10AM to a mostly empty upper parking area. You check in using the right lane. They will give you a form for use later. Then park in the lot on the right and walk into the main building to pay. One you've paid, back to the car and drive out to the entrance road. This time, just the left lane. Show your pass and pull around behind the building. There is 30 min parking by the building and longer parking in a lot to the side of the building. You can also drive down to a larger lot on the right, but it will also have vehicles from campers, so it may be full. There is camping, but we just went for the day. They also have scuba (including lessons). Tube and equipment rentals are on the back side of the building. There are a lot (7?) of entrance points to the river. Each has stairs down to the water. The water in the little coves is very clear and cold. The main river is not clear at all and is much warmer. Negatives. Very crowded. The river itself isn't bad, but the coves are packed. The camping areas were also very full. Camp sites appear to be first come, but I'm only assuming that because I didn't see markers. This is not a child friendly area by any measure. Alcohol, Marijuana, etc. Adults, not an issue. The employees came across like they didn't care to be there. Very much a "counting the seconds" type of vibe. Worth a short visit? Absolutely. Worth a second visit? Maybe. There are plenty of other springs. read more

I live in Atlanta, GA and met some friends in Branford to visit the infamous Ginnie Springs. I must say, I was quite impressed. I was expecting to have as much fun as I did. We checked in at the front desk and had the option to rent or purchase flotation devices. There was also air stations to blow up floaters. We then drove to find a spot to park where we grilled and found a table to eat at. They had several drop offs along the lake to enter the lake on. We connected our flotation devices and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Some of my friends kayak also which was easy to do with the drop offs. The lake was absolutely beautiful. The water was fairly clear for lake water. The also had a little area designed for hanging out outside the lake stream where you can easily access and leave. There's areas designated for diving and other activities. I wouldn't mind visiting this place again. read more

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This one was of the coolest things I've ever done. Totally my vibe. I'm sure if I went during spring break, I'd hate it. The crowds of people, loud music and obnoxious people are everything that was missing that made it such a relaxing experience. We went back to back days and just relaxed and floated down the river. Left the phones in the car and truly got to disconnect and unwind. Such a beautiful, natural place to relax. Next time, for the full experience, I plan to camp at the many sites and float around all day without a care in the world. read more

Thank you to Ms. D and the young man for helping my cousin and I check in after our recent event. Very family friendly establishment with great amenities. Park rangers were friendly and very helpful. Check in was quick and smooth done with no problems. Thank you again, for your time and hospitality. We will be back soon! read more

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! I brought 7 people and we payed around 200$ (scam just to swim)! besides that when we were trying to return our tubes, we were ran up on by two workers in their golf carts. We were trying to hold the tubes on the roof of the car from inside so they wouldn't fly off. They weren't to happy about that, Immediately they were treating me like i was dumb. It escalated quickly, the worker in no way was professional. He was telling my boyfriend to "come do something" mind you this is some old head who thought he was hard. All i can say is your 200$ can be used on something so much more worth it. salt spring it's free and the people are nice. read more

When we got there the employees were rude off the spot and because my son's friend was there we couldn't get in without the parent there. Then we called his dad and he came from work to stay with us for the weekend and we came back with his dad and we still got refused service and they were being racist and when we called them out on it we got kicked out. Do not go there, we have been going there for 6 years and have never had problems. The manager was also rude and needs customer service training. It's because of child trafficking so we offered to show photos of us the prior 6 years of all of us at Ginnie Springs, they advised we had 5 minutes to leave the property or they were calling the police. Embarrassing and so disappointing. We will not be going back, and we will tell everyone who will listen how badly we were treated. read more

Staff is extremely rude. Made us want to leave immediately. Do not recommend this spring.

Unbelievably rowdy in the worst way, Truly the antithesis of how a Florida spring should be kept. It seemed like you could just camp anywhere and there was no "at capacity" when money is involved. No staff around the grounds to make sure people are not littering such as how there was just a box of chicken on the floor and was most likely there for some time along side numerous of pieces of trash and filth. There is of course something to be said for the quality of the people who visit this place and their lack of respect for the beauty and health of this environment but in that same breath; those who choose to profit off of this piece of nature should be held to higher standards. If you consider yourself a naturalist with a love and respect for nature and wildlife then I can't recommend Ichetucknee state park enough. Teeming with wildlife and a beautiful river I believe it's made it's way to the #1 spring in Florida for me! A resident of 25 years! Photos provided are Ichetucknee read more

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Garbage everywhere. No monitoring of sites for compliance or loud music. Ginnie used to be our favorite spot. We won't be back.

Went here on a Sunday afternoon. It was quite busy for the day but that was to be expected on a weekend. When you enter the park, it is $15 per person plus $15 per float rental. Parking was a nightmare but again it was very busy. There is entrance for you to enter the spring and the current takes you down the river. It was a beautiful and refreshing! I would definitely recommend anyone to go for the day or even to go camping (there is a campground on site). If you decide to get on the spring I would recommend going on a weekday when it's less busy. read more

Beautiful place! The staff are so friendly and are so good at keeping the place clean. So many camping spots !! read more

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It is a beautiful place to swim and very scenic. But they let you bring in your own floats and this family brought in a float that could fit 10-20 people it was enormous and very dangerous to swim next to. They stood by the railing and didn't let anyone down the stairs. They were ruthless, drinking beer too. This was the same family that pulled up in several cars and they had adults in the trunk!!!! It's really terrible that these type of people ruin it for everyone. Their music was blaring and it was a horrible day to visit with these people there. It's getting worse and worse visiting Ginny Springs. Don't go here it's not enjoyable read more

Before going into Ginnie Springs I decided to read the reviews yelp had to offer. I was nervous because of how unhappy a majority were with the crowds, staff, and wait time. My group of eight was fortunate enough to go during the week for three days with no holiday. And honestly, we had a blast! The line to get in once we arrived didn't take too long at all and paying for everyone was a breeze. I didn't catch the first guy's name inside their shop, but he was sweet, friendly, and offered to separate the payments if necessary. One concern I truly had was the ability to get my service dog into the campsite. Thankfully, they honored my service animal. Finding the campsite we wanted wasn't too bad either. We found a great location with a garbage disposal near us and the bath house within a five minute walk and a water spout right in front of our site. We also did set up towards the end of the river by Twin Springs I believe. For the first day, we decided to take it easy and go down the river. There was an area where you can inflate the tubes at the halfway point of the river. From there, it was about another 15-30 minute walk to get to the beginning of the river. (It was more condensed with people the further up the river you go.) The springs were crowded but they were absolutely beautiful. Once we all tied our tubes together we went down the river and even jumped from a tree swing that they had. Most of the other camp goers were very sweet and very friendly. Everyone basically helped everyone out and were really all enjoying themselves. We visited their food shop once on the third day. I didn't catch the cashier's name but he was super friendly, and super accommodating. The food also tasted amazing and the prices were fair. The third day was where we finally rented the kayaks and paddle boards. The prices for three hours are amazing and you can't go wrong with it at all. When we purchased our rentals ALEX WITH THE GLASSES tended to us. ALEX WAS AMAZING. HE WAS FUNNY, PERSONABLE, AND KNOWLEDGEABLE!! I need the business owner or manager to see how AWESOME ALEX WAS! HE MADE THE PURCHASES FUN AND WENT OUT OF HIS WAY FOR US LOT. FIND ALEX IF YOU'RE EVER IN THE SHOP!! Getting the kayaks were a bit difficult because they were heavy but manageable. And there's a ramp you can slide the kayaks down with. And again people are so friendly they're willing to help you with anything. Going up river was fun and it's a great work out. Overall, I was happy with the three days we spent there. If you want something less condensed, try setting up camp at the end of the river. You'll end up there anyway when you're done with the lazy river. The staff/security wasn't overbearing at all. Yeah, it was loud given some groups and their music or their voices but everyone was overall there to have a great/fun time. So I didn't see an issue. I would come back again. I believe people should give their place a shot. read more

Ginnie Spring - tent, chair - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - High Springs, Florida

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SO MUCH FUN! Almost gave it 4 stars because of how busy it was but it was an overall amazing experience. The people who work there are helpful and lovely. When you enter the park you're immediately directed to go to the parking lot to the left but there are other lots close to the springs opening to the right. If the lines are long I would suggest dropping someone off to start the process while you look for parking or you will be in line for a while. Took us about 30-40 minutes after parking to get into the actual spring because of this. And it was HOTTT. Not sure why it was so busy but it was. Try to get there as early as possible to avoid crowds and have the river to yourself. There were 2 lines, one to pay for your tubes, kayaks etc and the other one to pick it up. 100% would suggest you splitting the responsibility of standing in line with someone else so once you are done paying you can hop into the pick up line and grab your tubes and go. Another suggestion. Is to bring your own tubes or kayaks that way you can avoid the line altogether. There is an air pump to fill them by the spring entrance. The spring is beautiful , the trees and water and everything around was great. The water was cold for a moment and then you get used to it and it warms up. The spring itself is about an hour long depending on how many times you stop along the way to swing off the rope swings to talk to new friends you meet. We got one double tube to hold the cooler and it was a great move! Don't forget to bring enough food, water and beer for the ride down the river. I highly suggest waterproof phone cases that tie onto something so they don't get lost in the river. It was so much fun and I can't wait to go back! read more

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To crowded and a huge party place. Not great for families with kids. Had to park far away and tubes are for floating not actually getting in and exploring. read more

We had an amazing time! The park is beautiful. The water was so gorgeous and blue. We saw some divers go down for the caves. The staff was excellent and so helpful. The ladies in the office were so kind. This is a must for anyone that enjoys camping. Or would like to try if you've never been. Special shout outs to Jordan, Taylor, Elle, Ricky, Biscuit, Mark, whoever is in charge, and Deanna. read more

Love love love love it here!!! Warm water!! Slipper rocks!! Not overly crowded!! 35 dollars for two adults and one child! Looks like scuba divers heaven!!! Child friendly!!! Ver close to Devil Dive! One fee!! read more

Ginnie Spring - Lovely clear waters - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - High Springs, Florida

I feel sorry for the staff, why? Because the park is trashed by idiots! Best thing for the springs would be the State take it over and patrol it with Rangers. The springs are beautiful, a must see if in the area, but don't go on weekends, we heard that it's crazy. We went on a Monday and it still got crazy. Trying to enjoy the beauty of the springs and then people show up with loud music, talking and drinking. They trash it and leave trash for the staff to clean up, that's why I feel sorry for the staff! My advice, get there early, mid week and see the springs before the idiots show up. And hopefully someday the State Parks can take it over and save them before it's to late. Because for $20.00 a person, you'd think it would be cleaner, which we did help a bit by pulling trash out of the water. Also we took our own paddle boards and launched at the boat ramp, paddled up stream to each spring. Then enjoyed floating back down the river to where we got in, which was quieter too! read more

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My first time here and I have a good time. I absolutely loved the clear water pond. I was able to go down the current of the river. It was a great experience. Ps they do have bathrooms in different areas if the park. read more

Ginnie Spring - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - High Springs, Florida

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My boyfriend had really wanted to check out ginnie springs and it had been on my list as well so we decided it was finally time to go. We planned to go snorkeling and even came with our own wetsuits. They do have snorkeling gear, kayaks and tubes to rent. We went during the week, early in the day, and it wasn't too busy, but by the time we were leaving, it was getting packed. The water was ice cold. It says it's around 72 degrees but we were both shivering, even with our wetsuits. It was so cold, it was a little hard to breathe. We snorkeled in ginnie spring for a bit and it was beautiful. Not a lot of fish (which I was thankful for) and not a lot of people. Someone did come in on a kayak with a stereo that was superr loud so we wound up leaving and going to explore the other springs. There's one called the devils eye and there was a sign warning how dangerous it was to scuba dive in the cave there and that people have died. Scary! We were going to tube down the main area (it's about an hour from one end to the other) but we were so cold and tired we wound up leaving. It would probably be fun to camp there! read more

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After looking forward to spending some time here, we were disappointed and surprised that our ADA registered service animal would be the reason we were treated so poorly and treated with discriminatory requests to leave behind personal amd private information before allowed on site.. From the moment we arrived, it was evident they did not want any animals on site. Their No Pets signage was everywhere. Service animals are not pets, so we thought we would be ok. When we arrived, we let the gate person know we had a service dog and he immediately became insistent that we would not be able to be on site without registering him at the front desk, so we proceeded to do our due diligence and went to register him. When we got to the front desk, they required that we show our ID, which was acceptable.for us, but when they asked us to photo copy our ID and keep it in their records.for a year, the red flags went up. When we asked if we could have the copy of the ID back at the end our visit, they refused.and could not clearly tell us how they dispose of our information after a year. One person said theunshred it. Another person said they dospose of it. It was a great example of bad management practice and even worse treatment of people with service animals. They admitted they only asked for photo copies of IDs for people with service animals, so that was a huge red flag for us. This was clearly a violation of our privacy, and we decided to leave. We tried to show them.proofnof of their bad practice, but they were not interested. Overall, it was a truly bad experience with very clear intentions of not allowing anyone who has a service animal to be on site unless.they are willing to sacrifice their privacy at the hands of careless and ignorant people. We look forward to reporting them so they can learn that their practice is not acceptable and discriminatory. read more

Ginnie Spring - Ginnie Springs has terrible practices in place for people with service animals. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - High Springs, Florida

We went down here on Saturday staying till Sunday evening. We didn't get on the road until 3:30 pm Saturday since we all were at work. We got here about 5pm and we went inside and got us some campfire and bout our camping tickets. We were very prepared for this small camping trip. We set up our tent and we went swimming at this point the water felt very cold but your body will get used to it. We were drinking alcohol and people were very nice there. It was extremely crowded for a weekend but we didn't mind it. It started getting dark so we grilled some hamburgers and roasted some winnies on the fire. This was about 10pm and everyone plays there music loud so if you don't like that I don't recommend coming during it being busy. We were partying with other people till 12 am. The quiet time is 12am to 8am and I woke up 7 and I only saw one other person walking around outta hundreds. When packed up our campsite and went to the store and rented us a tube each. Then we went down the river it was so fun we had a cooler that went down the water with us so we were not running out. The only problem is going down 6 miles on tube and walking back up but we ended up getting in every spring we saw on the way up. I recommend this and we will be back!! read more

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Stunning Views! Memorable visit! Super happy we traveled out of the way for the kayaking! Clean bathrooms! Great deals on Kayaks and other rentals. Wanting to come back to camp!!! Cons: Marijuana every where!! On the River, on the banks, camp sites, and by the shops! Lots of drinking which is typically fine but it lead to a lot of vulgar language and trash in the grass and volleyball court area. The maps need a better design. Kayaks need the option to rent with seats for some lower back support. Words to the wise - Saturdays may not be the best for young kids. Come early to avoid the Looooooooonnnnnnngggggg lines. Plenty of staff but none seemed motivated enough to speak up and direct the crowd nor move faster. They had out dates technology which also slowed the lines. Disappointed the shelves were poorly stocked and not enough gift shop options. The shirts and tanks were super soft if you love good shirts!! read more

Ok ok.. I give it 5 stars because it's gorgeous. I would give it 2 stars if I was being a crotchety old person. Why do I not give it 3 or 4 stars then you ask? Because if you're going here- you are going for one of two reasons: 1: TO GET THAT FAMOUS PICTURE or 2: To Party So, knowing these things ahead of time should give you fair warning. Yes, there is the most breathtaking clear blue water. However, what you see is what you get- the small pool where EVERYONE takes pics-- THAT'S IT! The rest of the float is like any other river. Now, I must say, if I was still into partying all night (and all day) this place would be soooo muchhhh coooler. But, I have to admit, I can't hang anymore. I appreciate all the effort that goes into the campsites and the energy it takes to party all week long, but I can't.. however if YOU are down for spring break style camping, THIS IS YOUR PLACE! We got there early and rented a tube, and paid for parking and paid for entry and paid for ... literally everything here costs money. But, I did get the picture I came for, and now I can say that "Yes, I've been to Ginnie Springs" (and all I got was this overpriced koozie)... if you just wanna enjoy a peaceful day at Ginnie, well, idk what to tell you, maybe, go in the rain in the winter? It is what it is.. a natural wonder turned tourist trap. Still, 5 stars cause IT'S GINNIE FREAKIN SPRINGS. read more

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Checked this place out on a weekday after labor day and school had started in hopes of avoiding the crowds. The girl at the register was very confused that I was there alone. Tried to charge me for 2 people and then for 2 tubes. I already wasn't thrilled about going on vacation alone, thanks for making it more awkward. She also could not tell me when off-season pricing started. The lady at tube pickup was very nice, suggested the best places for parking, and gave me a cord to strap my tube to the car. I parked and then hit the tube trail to start a float down the river before it got warmer. The trail is well marked in some areas but when you get to Devil's Spring you have to go around the spring but the trail is not clear after that. The downside of going when it's not busy, there was no one to follow. I ended up just walking along as close to the river as I could through camping areas till I found the river entry stairs. Not long after I got in the water a couple arrived that were obviously under the influence of something and being very obnoxious along with their accompanying music. I hung onto a tree on the side of the river until they floated far enough away that I could continue a peaceful float. I would hope they were camping and were not allowed entry that morning in that condition. The float was mostly relaxing aside from everyone that was blasting music in the campsites and on passing kayaks. I did see one alligator but it was not interested in me as I floated by about 15' away. After tubing, I went snorkeling in Dogwood Spring for a while, very nice not many people there. After dogwood, I visited Ginnie Spring which seemed to be the main attraction with significantly more people. The spring and the area around it had a lot of trash in it, lots of cups, bottle caps, and vape pens all in and out of the water. Several groups of people smoking weed and every group with music had it loud enough so they could hear over the next group. One of the groups in the pavilions had the same few songs on repeat, one of which had a blaring car horn in a song that was loud enough that I thought it was real the first few times. The rules for the place state "no excessive noise at any time" but it's obvious no one cares to enforce that. I left the noise and wandered down to Devil's Spring. Less than 4 people were there when I arrived and it was in the shade with much cleaner water. It was just as relaxing as Dogwood spring but a little bigger. While I was there the scuba divers began showing up. Some of them were giving lessons which was ok for a little while but after a while, there were about 7 of them and they all stood on the stairs to the water or in the water in front of the stairs talking shop completely oblivious that other people were there wanting to get out of the water. Since my towel and shoes were on the bench at those stairs I had to use the others to get out before walking around to get my belongings that they had already set some of their stuff on top of. On my way back to my car to leave there was a pickup by Ginnie Springs doing donuts in the gravel slinging rocks all over other people's cars. An employee in a golf cart just sat there laughing, no attempt to stop him or remove him from the park. This place has the potential to be a really nice place. Before I came I read all the rules and thought they were really strict, but that also lead me to believe they would not tolerate people breaking the rules, but that was not the case. Unfortunately, all the inconsiderate people that don't care about the environment or other people really bring this place down. read more

Pros: -Employees always cleaning up and they leave trash bags at the camp site in the am for clean up. -Store and restaurant are so convenient and the customer service is fabulous. -Awesome caves (this was my sons favorite thing) Cons: -Excessive noise after midnight (quiet time is midnight to 8am) -most of the primitive camp sites are really close together We had a WONDERFUL time. We got lucky and found a camp site all the way at the end, where the tube entrance was. There are some camp sites off to themselves; however, most of them are very close together. We had to clean up our campsite when we got there from the prior occupants. From my understanding this is the only state park that allows alcohol so there were lots of partiers there.....that being said, we were off to ourselves and no one bothered us. It was beautiful! Lots of fish, some turtles, and snakes. Didn't see any gators. Along the lazy river, there are some trees to jump off and swing from. The water is refreshing and so clear! read more

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One of the most beautiful places for a perfect getaway without living Florida. Camping, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, swimming, just a fun park to enjoy with the entire family. We were a group of 20 and everyone had a blast, the funniest part was going down the river on the tubes. The water on the river is 72 degrees all year around, is cold but nobody seems to care. Perfect spot for kids, adults, everyone is just happy to be here, away from the hustle and bustle of city. Camping was $24 a day per person, tubes $6 a day, kayaks and Paddleboards $12 for 3 hours, entrance only without camping is $14. Ginnie springs is a majestic place in the morning, I was lucky enough to see small waterspouts from the river blending in with nature and the sound of birds. At night there's loud music, people driving around and golf carts, it gets a little crazy., definitely not your place if you are looking for calm, peaceful camping site. But if you want to enjoy what nature has to offer and also meet new people and party a little definitely this is your place. This is my second time here, and I don't mind the 5 hours drive from Miami. We're making this trip a yearly adventure, can't wait to go back. read more

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Honestly, one of the BEST experiences I've had. One of Florida's gems. I'm in south Florida so down here we don't have a lot of outdoor options. First time up here (5 hours from Fort Lauderdale, 2 from Orlando). Basics: park is open from 8am to sundown. Entrance fee is $15/person, $6 for a single tube, $12 for a kayak. Had a blast. Easily spent about 5 hours here. It wasn't too crowded the weekend I went but I can imagine summer does tend to get crowded. You can bring your food/drinks in. If you have a floatee/your own tube, definitely bring! It'll save you from purchasing. Use the tube and just relax on the river with your drink. There are no lockers so keep everything in your car. Recommend bringing one of those plastic ziplocks for phone and keys if you're getting in the water. Water is super cold but you can easily get adjusted if it's hot outside. Also, NO CELL SERVICE. So it's easy to stay off the grid. read more

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Amazing place to spent your weekend, just try to be there before 10am otherwise it gets crowded easily. They have a store that offer everything for selling or rent but the best thing to do is just bring your own tube and kayak (you can buy tube $6 @walamrt instead of paying $7 for one time use) and they provide free air station. read more

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Tarzan was born here it feels like. Gushing pure clear cold water that is filtered through limestone. The canopy of palm trees, live oaks and cypress dripping with Spanish moss and the cool smells of the wild flowers and pollen floating accross the emerald river is so intoxicating. When you launch your canoe/kayak at the spring head the current runs around 2 mph, so you do not need to paddle. Relax sit back and look at the Bald Eagles, Blue Herons and Alligators read more

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Definitely not a family friendly campground. Drugs and alcohol are abundant. and they don't enforce any of their own rules.

My wife and I went scuba diving at Ginnie Springs this year. The staff was friendly and helpful. The grounds looked beautiful. Ginnie Spring is accessible from a boardwalk with picnic tables and restrooms nearby. We had plenty of space to set up our gear for diving. The real treat was when we entered the water. Diving in the "Ballroom" cave in Ginnie Spring is something we will never forget. The enterance to the cave is very close to the boardwalk. You take a handful of steps down into the spring and swim out just about 20 feet or so. The opening to the cave is very small. But once you swim through, it opens up. And then you descend into the darkness with the aid of just your dive lights. They have a guide rope for you to follow. It helps a lot. It will take you most of the way down to the bottom at about 50 feet deep. At the bottom, you can feel and hear the rush of millions of gallons of fresh, spring water rushing up from the Earth, out of the cave, and into the spring feeding the river. Beautiful. Amazing. We will never forget that dive. The Devli Spring System is just a short drive or walk away. It is a shallow spring good for both diving and snorkeling. There are a few small openings to the "true" cave systems. But lights are not permitted for divers in this spring unless you are cave certified. You can, however, dive into the small openings and go as far as the natural light goes, which isn't very far. But it was still the perfect compliment to the Ginnie dive. Make sure to do both. We did not camp, so I cannot comment on the camping. But I did see quite a few other campers about. And I could smell beer from a campsite. I got the impression that one would have to be ok with camping near intoxicated people to camp there. But that was just the impression I got from a few loud visitors drinking and tubing the river. Most people were just enjoying the sites and sounds of nature. read more

Ginnie Spring - Little Devil Spring - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - High Springs, Florida

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We arrived at 8:20am on a Saturday and had to wait in a car line for 20-30 minutes to park. The spring itself was absolutely beautiful BUT we went to go tubing and the river was black. We also had to walk our tubes to the place to put it and walk the tubes back to the car. There's no shuttle, which we were not aware of. Also, the tube run was so fast. We were done in maybe 30-45 minutes. You basically just tube by all of the camp sites and everyone was blasting music by 9am. There were also people with microphones and DJs so it had club vibes. It was a lot to take in and so crowded. We had fun- was an OK experience, but will 100% not be back. read more

Think...3rd world country. I've never seen more trash in my life. Every camp site looked like some underdeveloped, poverty stricken, and diseased location. Because there were so many people there, the porta potties that they brought in were so disgusting, I would rather go in a hole at a carnival. I'll never step foot in that filthy Park again, nor would I ever recommend it to anyone! read more