If I lived anywhere near here, we'd be at this spring every weekend! There were no crowds present…read moreduring our off-season visit on 9-25 and the water was still between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. That is how the spring is year-round. We paid a $5 vehicle entry fee to the park, brought our own tubes and stripped down to our swimwear before walking to the start of the run (Rock Springs Run). We found ourselves a slippery rock to launch from and away we went! The current is strong, so you fly through the run pretty quickly up until you reach the "spring head". There were lots of families just hanging out here, listening to music, picnicking and the like. Once you get past that part, the current picks up again. We saw fish, birds, otters, wild turkey and a turtle during our visit. We did not see any gators, thank God! It was so relaxing and serene (aside from a few Bluetooth speakers blasting some tunes). We didn't stay more than a couple of hours, having done the run several times. The park's facilities are meager. The concession stand isn't open during the off-season, the bathrooms were borderline gross, and the lockers were old, small, beat-up and you had to bring your own lock. We opted to cover the windows in our SUV and do our toweling down and changing there. As far as outdoor adventures go, you can't beat the fun you'll have here for $5/vehicle. The water is crystal clear, and you can just float the run if you'd like. Some people were snorkeling and digging for gems/crystals and shark teeth (not sure that there are any really there though). Good, clean fun for people of all ages.

What a beautiful little gem!…read more I've seen Kelly Park - Rock Springs pop up on my Instagram and TikTok SO many times, but I kept reading that it gets PACKED during busy season. My husband and I celebrated 13 years together on September 29th, took the day off, and last minute decided to finally check it out. I'm SO glad we did. It ended up being the perfect way to celebrate our love. We did the lazy river THREE times, and it was honestly exactly what our sore muscles needed. The water was definitely cold, but in the best way! There were spots where the sun would shine through the trees and hit my skin, and it felt absolutely amazing. I also loved that you can find your own little spot along the river if you want to hang out for a while. We brought our own floaty and just relaxed. I didn't really swim, but I tried walking parts of the river and, for reference, I'm 5'1" and the water was around waist-deep for me most of the time. The park itself is HUGE, and because it was nearly empty when we went, it literally felt like we had the whole place to ourselves LOL. They have a concession area, although we didn't grab anything, and the bathrooms were clean. Admission was only $6, which felt like such a steal for the experience. And the best part? It's only about 30 minutes from home for me! So happy we found a new little local gem. Definitely excited to come back!

This is probably Apopka' best park - there's a large, modern, shaded, fenced playv area with things…read morefor younger and older kids. There's a lake with a dock, and plenty of green space and covered pavilion areas. There is also another park space across the street with another kid's play area. That one is an oldet style, but still nice and well-kept. There are tons of pavilions and grilling areas with nearby parking. You can really have your own space here. Overall, very nice park with all the bells and whistles.

My son and I came across this beautiful little gem of a park while looking through the map on the…read morelake Apopka wildlife Drive pamphlet. We decided to check it out. We were not disappointed! Boy, did we not expect to see what we saw! Peacocks! Just living their lives amongst this beautiful serene park. Just make sure to respect the wildlife here, as well as anywhere else. I did not approach the peacocks, I waited for the peacocks to approach me at a safe distance. This park is quiet, beautiful, relaxing, and fully equipped with playground equipment for all ages. It also has a volleyball court and nice pavilions that you can rent out and barbecue at. There are even campgrounds out here on the property. There are so many things that you can do here in this beautiful little oasis of a place. Come take advantage of all that you can see and do! Take my word for it. You will not be disappointed.

Beware it's a jungle out here :). We saw snakes, squirrels, beautiful birds and yes a manateee!!!!!…read morePlenty of shades walkway for hikes. A bit creepy being around this lushness of marsh but an experience in the humid forest of Wekiwa. Great for picnic areas, water paddle and swimming in the springs water. Love all the greenery surrounding. Lay a blanket, nap but watch of snakes in the grass!

So much fun and easy to get to from downtown orlando. The park is clean, spring is amazing, and the…read morenature is beautiful. So glad this place is well managed to protect it.

I store my motorhome at the Apopka airport ( next to the KOA) and I use the KOA for preparing for…read moremy next big motorhome trip and really enjoy the convenience and friendly atmosphere of this park . Spotlessly clean and friendly staff . And sometimes I just want to escape the every day hustle and bustle of daily life and I will camp there as well (I live 6 miles away in Mount Dora ). Great park , BIG RIG friendly and great people ! I highly recommend this Kampground ( KOA) . Owners are real good people as well !

0/10 DO NOT STAY HERE!! Cowardly little man, probably the godawful owner called the police on us…read morefor charging our car in the site next to us (there are MANYYYYY open spots) because our hookup doesn't work... after we are paying $90, there should be no excuse for things not working properly. I left a note in the car that we were charging due to our site not working properly & he didn't even have the audacity to call us before calling the freaking POLICE. SAVE YOUR MONEY & GO LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE!!! Gross.

This is one of my favorite places in Florida to see manatees . And I mean hundreds of manatees …read more Big manatees , baby manatees, playful manatees , sleeping manatees .... If you are a sea potato fan , this is gonna be your jam . Make sure you go in the winter months to see the most manatees ! Their website also has a real time chubby mermaid live webcam ! When you go to enter the park there's also a manatee counter so you know how many are currently inside the park ! And there's also a Manatee festival! I've attended it and it's a must visit if you can. There's lots of vendors selling manatee items. When I went, I also got a chance to listen to the manatee sounds in real time because they were able to put a microphone underwater hooked up to headphones and you could listen to them. Very cool. If you want to learn the history of the park and the land, there is an original house on the property that inside features the story of the original family that lived here and how it came to be what it is today. It's very interesting stuff and it's worth a stop inside. Now it's actually a park as well as just a manatee hang out so if you want to kayak there are rentals available. There's a Gift Shop and several restrooms on site. There's also a boat tour that goes out a few times a day. Now I will say that if you're coming for the manatees, you need to make a plan because you are going to likely have to wait in line. The line can be up to 45 minutes to an hour sometimes to get into the park during Manatee season, so be mindful of that when making your plans for the day. Other tips : As of December 2025 , the entry fee is $6. There's a pressed penny machine inside the gift shop . If you have a Florida parks passport , get your stamp at the main entrance where you pay entry fee .

It's a small state park but very worth a visit. I went in September, fully expecting to see zero…read moremanatees, so I was thrilled to see three. The amount of manatees in winter looks crazy. I'm glad I was researching a few days in advance and saw a reservation system was implemented earlier this year. A tricky balance as always, but would have been a shame to get out here a be turned away for capacity. For a summer visit, it was fun to swim from one platform to the other, going with the current makes it easy, though many people choose to float on tubes or noodles. Not the warmest spring but it's consistent! The relatively narrow creek and dense trees make it reasonably shaded.

This RV park is so nice. Small and very convenient to a lot of activities. The owners were…read moreextremely nice and helpful. We left a set of our trailer keys there and they so kindly sent the keys to our home. We definitely recommend this place especially if you are planning on trying to watch a rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center. Awesome location!!

I've been here for six months on business and it's such a well run , tropical feel park. Not very…read morebig but all size and shape roll through here and they are great. Friendly yet private and what a view. Close to everything with restaurants,grocery, walking paths and of course wildlife in the lagoon and rockets launching into space on a regular basis! Orlando is close by as are the airports. Hot shower in clean facilities with laundry that's affordable. Short or long stay I would recommend. Make a reservation and their concierge James will greet you. Thank you all who made my stay so good. Closest thing to home yet!

Trimble Park is a scenic recreational area in Mt. Dora. It is located on a peninsula which was a…read moreformer isthmus between two lakes, Lake Carlton and Lake Beauclaire. The park was created in 1926 when Sadie Conner Trimble who was the first postmistress of Lake Jem and her husband R.J. Trimble donated 71 acres to create Trimble Park. In October 1978, Orange County purchased another 31.5 acres from a failed development and used it to create the campground area. The main feature of the park is the picnic grove and playground at the end of the road. My favorite part of Trimble Park however was the hiking area where there is a 1.3 mile loop trail suitable for all ages and hiking abilities. The trail takes you around the perimeter of the triangular shaped park and down to Lake Beauclair where ancient oaks ring the lake. Over the trail are mature wild citrus trees which produce fruit and blooms throughout the year. Birds you might encounter include osprey, ibis, red-winged blackbirds, and herons. Trimble Park also has a 15 site campground for groups, trailers. and single tents that is set around a small cove along Lake Carlton. Here you will also find fishing decks and a launch for paddlers. It is easy to see why this park is a favorite outdoor recreational destination for families, campers, and nature enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to camp, hike, fish, or simply relax, this park provides a welcome and peaceful retreat in Central Florida.

Nice park with a campground. The bathrooms are so nice and clean, better than any gas station and…read moremany restaurants! There is a boat dock and walking paths with doggy doo bags. 2 playgrounds and multiple pavilions, picnic tables and benches. We saw a gator but I didn't take a photo. 4 stars because there wasn't any maps of the walking trails and limited signage. We got lost and had to use a maps app to find out way back.

This was our first time staying here at Encore Winter Garden Rv Resort…read more... We are Thousand Trails members and have been for about 4 years now. We decided to stay here because of the location to some of the shopping and attractions my wife wanted to do while there! * Definitely like how close it is to everything. * The staff has been nice during our once meeting during checkin. Since then I haven't had the need to go to the office for anything. * It's definitely NOT a resort. * We didn't use any of the pools because it was cold but the park does have two nice pools. * Our site was decent and somewhat level and quiet. Overall we will definitely comeback to Encore Winter Garden!

Good clean close to everything you'll need for life. Also…read morehas a pickle ball court right down the road

Awesome kayaking, but they wouldn't pick us up unless all 4 groups would check in. I don't like to…read morewaste my time while on vacation.

I reserve two single kayaks a week before I wanted to try this place. Emails and directions are…read morevery clear. When I arrived staff was helpful and guiding me along the way so that I could see otters. It was a very quick process to get in the water, but it did get crowded toward midday and on the way back in. I would highly recommend clothes that can get wet, bringing snacks and water and a hat or sunglasses. A dry bag if you have it but if you want one, they do sell them where you check in.

Had a great camping experience earlier this year (March) at Fort De Soto Campground. We love and…read moreenjoy camping, and this was our first camping experience in the state of Florida after moving to the state the previous year. Let's begin with the reservation and securing your actual camp site. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. Like most other public (federal, state, or county) campgrounds, having a reservation is arguably the best way to secure your camp site. I believe I reserved the site about 6 months ahead of time. Fort De Soto is fairly competitive when it comes to site selection - so if you're looking for a waterfront site, make sure you give yourself ample time to reserve your site based on your camping trip date. We've been to Fort De Soto before, visiting the beaches and what not, so we know that it's a great location. We didn't really know what to expect when it comes to the campground itself as the reservation site doesn't really provide extensive images that help you with the site selection. We find that using Google Maps help to a certain degree, although the foliage and tree canopies tend to obscure any sort of overhead recon. On the day of our trip, we traveled from Lutz at the time. The journey was fairly easy and without much trouble or traffic. You have to officially enter the park first before getting to the campgrounds (requires you cross at least one bridge). The entrance to the campgrounds is not too far from park entrance. What's neat about the Fort De Soto Campground is that it's sort of its own mini-peninsula off the main road leading to the rest of the park. Depending on which part of the land you're on, you essentially have your own "private" bay. The check-in was relatively smooth and fast. Like other campgrounds, there were a list of rules and guidelines for your stay; general rule of thumb is just not be an asshat and you'll be fine. During the time we were there, there were no ground campfires allowed - all fires needed to be contained in an above ground grill (using the one on the site, or one that you bring). Not sure if this was a year round policy, or during the burn-ban that impacted both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. We stayed on Site 061 after thoroughly reviewing the available sites as best we could. We selected this site, even though it was not waterfront, due to it's relative vicinity to the water, less going through some mangroves. Overall, the site was pretty clean, save for the lingering smell of urine. We also had the privilege of staying next to a Camp Host, who was super quiet and did not really bother us in any way. We were able to backup our Chevy Silverado into the site, and throw up our tent and other camping furniture with ease. We found that we had a great access point to the water. There was a hiking path of sorts behind our site, but it's a clear shot to the mangroves from the site. The mangroves had an opening that allowed us to walk into the shallow bay. We took advantage of this, and did some light fishing from here which was awesome. When it came to pests, we didn't really have an issue with them. From this site, you can easily walk to the hard-stand restrooms and showers. The rest of the campers were friendly and kept to themselves, which made this camp trip super relaxing and enjoyable as it should be. Overall, a great campground if you are looking for a bit of a unique camping experience in the Tampa Bay region. I would highly recommend this site to any camper interested!

Very well thought out…read more What I camped here for one night with friends. Environment The campsite was fairly large, we were able to fit 2 cars in comfortably. There is a table and plenty of space to set-up tents. There is an outlet and water access. There are lots facing water, but some places can be spotty as there are mangroves. There are also various spots where you can launch kayak/paddleboards which makes it convenient. The bathroom and shower area was very clean and big. The showers I thought was a little inconvenient. (Maybe I am not to this). There are no hooks to hang my towel.. or even clothes.. There is also a dayroom nearby where you can rest if it is too hot in the campsites. In terms of accessibility - everything was easily accessible. I like that there is a bike path that you can ride from the campsite to the North beach. Niceness of all I haven't had a bad encounter, everyone was nice.