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Silver Glen Springs

4.2 (73 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Alicia H.

This spring is beautiful! Highly recommend esp if you can arrive by boat! Got here on a weekday right when they opened at 8am. $14pp cash or card. Had such a fun relaxing day floating and picnicking with my friends. Fyi the "facilities" are just portapotties (there were plenty and were decently clean the day I went).

Frank M.

Silver Glen Springs is one of the best springs in Florida with the spring water also being the clearest in the State and the in world! The entrance fee of $14 per person is kinda high but worth it. The water was so clear it was almost like swimming in a pool! Our family arrived on a Thursday mid-morning and had no trouble finding parking and a bench for our belongings. We were hungry and to our surprise one of the boats was selling hot dogs for $3 each--a super deal and definitely hit the spot. The highlight was definitely swimming with loads of fish and under the famous palm tree. Don't forget your snorkeling mask and fins as there is a deeper section, but you will find most of the marine life there.

Nikki V.

I had great of the springs near Orlando but wow - these were beautiful! Clear, Turquoise waters, fishes, caves, surrounded by palm trees and a real opportunity to see the manatees, what else can one expect?! It was beautiful! We had the best time - it felt like a tropical vacation. They have picnic tables and grills - so you could daycamp. A small convenience store with bare necessities like ice cream and changing rooms. Bathrooms are just porta potty's :(

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Juliana O.

10/10 espectacular!! Me encanta este lugar. Mi única recomendación es llegar temprano o comprar tu pase online. Porque después que se llena el parking no te dejan pasar hasta que vayan saliendo las otras personas.

Soo many fish
Cam C.

Made it to this spring in 2023! We arrived on Tuesday and it was really weird to be the only one in the parking lot! IYKYK!!! it was a little bit nippy so we decided to hike the trail first. It's a very swampy and buggy trail that leads you a great view of Lake George! We then rented kayaks and it was awesome. Checking out the two springs that feed into this little canal. I guess that leads into Lake George! Eventually you see the convergence of the beautiful natural spring that meets the tanin water, yes imma need about this cuz I love it!!! I think you can get out and swim anywhere in the water but we were told about a mama gave her and her baby and we did not want to test the waters lol! We did find a adolescent gator on the way back to the head springs. He didn't give a care in the world about us. Once we were done kayaking, we figured we earned the right to swim. I've been to several Springs, but this one was a tough one to swim without fins! So strong!!! Once I got my fins on, it was an easy free dive down to the head Springs.! And omgggg soooo many fish!!! The park ranger told us that as water started to cool and summer turned into fall, all these fish called this area home. Eventually, the manatees will show up too!!! Sorry I missed my sea potatoes!!! Def worth a visit!!!

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Justinea A.

I have to take some stars away because I came here again the other day and just now am seeing that they charged me over 40$ for two adults and an 8 year old - entry only! I'm not sure when there was such a massive increase on the cost but there is NO reason entry should be that much and that a child wouldn't be cheaper (??) had I known she was going to charge that much I would have taken my friend to one of the other springs in the same Forrest. I'm just floored , not sure how anyone would find that price even a little reasonable, I've never in my life paid that much for just entry to any other spring including ginnie springs

Kami H.

Parking- Decent size parking lot that is very close to the swimming area. If you don't like hiking, this is the place for you since it's really close. Swimming area - There is one entry/exit to the swimming area. We went on a Tuesday so it wasn't very busy. If you want to bring a boat or kayak, there is a nearby landing area to enter the water. Hiking- There is a trail nearby that goes to the lake that is flat and easy to navigate. You just can't easily get into the lake, so following the trail is just a nice walk. There are portable restrooms onsite as well as BBQ grills.

Valerie C.

Have gone here several times and it's awesome. The boaters are respectful and friendly. All my friends go all the time.

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Mandi S.

Beautiful springs. OPEN after hurricanes Ian and Nicole. The website says something about a twice a day opening, that doesn't appear to be he case any longer. No trouble with roads to get there. The website just hasn't been updated since January. I called before coming out and they were confused as to why as they've been open and back to normal for some time. We were here March 2, 2023 Pricing is per individual, not per car. It's a higher price than most other springs in the area, even if you are just a single individual entering. Pricing is different on weekdays vs weekends, and you enter the park, park, go to the kiosk, and they require you to wear wrist bands while on-site. It was $40 for 4 adults visiting on a Thursday. Weekends would have cost $48 for 4 adults. That said, the swimming hole is HUGE. There is no fee to launch your kayak or canoe, and if you want to rent a kayak, they have single kayaks available at $20 for 2hours. There isn't really any cell service out here, not until you get closer to Lake George. The website said from the springs to the lake is 3.5 miles, but that has to be from the farthest edge of the spring to the farthest edge of the lake opening. It seemed significantly shorter than that, but that personal opinion. For the prices you pay, you get a porta potty and no soap nor sanitizer, so plan accordingly. The location is beautiful, and worth the visit.

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Beautiful spring! Watch out tho only porta pottys. Cool kayak experience to a lil island

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Very hot outside. The trees did not provide much shade. Allot of dirt around the springs. Water was great. But not totally impressed.

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Beautiful, easy to access, super cheap. Not too crowded when I went!! I loved the open grassy areas they had.

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How much do they charge?

I believe it's $8/person on weekdays and $11/person on weekends. I recommend checking the website in case that has changed.

Do they take card?

We paid with cash but my husband said they had a card machine there.

Do they have RV Parking?

We parked ours there but had to get a little creative since there are not dedicated bus or RV parking spots. We were there when they opened too in order to ensure we could find a place to park. We went on a weekday.

Does it cost?

Yes, 6$ per person

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Huge cave in the middle, clear water and some trails to walk with boils alongside the dock you walk on the trail.

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