Silver Springs Lake Florida

4.5/5
(2.4K) · State park in Silver Springs, United States
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Explore one of America's largest springs! Take a tour on one of our world-famous glass bottom boats, or paddle out in a clear kayak for the best views of …

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Nov 30, 2024
nice clean campground, with one of the best springs to kayak. Expect to see lots of wildlife along the river - gators, manatees, water birds, and if you're lucky, monkeys! Full review by flav07
Nov 26, 2024
We rented clear bottom tandem kayaks and spending two hours paddling around. We saw alligators, birds, manatees and a boar. Such a beautiful place! Full review by loveatfirstsite
Nov 16, 2024
When arriving, the initial thought was a 1960's park that had been preserved in time. It was a pleasant surprise after interacting with a Park Ranger(Keith) who walked us back to an amphitheater. O… Full review by greggbirr1

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Can an inflatable raft be launched?
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At Silver Springs there is an area that is specific for launching kayaks and canoes. It's very busy because of the rental business, but we launched from there with no problems …
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At Silver Springs there is an area that is specific for launching kayaks and canoes. It's very busy because of the rental business, but we launched from there with no problems and return there after we were done. It allows you to put you boat in the water and then hop in. Right next to the parking lot are plenty of grassy areas to inflate your kayak and get it ready to be launched.
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Trying to plan a trip for my 3 and 7 year old to go on the boat ride. Can't decide on the short or long ride. Is there …
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Trying to plan a trip for my 3 and 7 year old to go on the boat ride. Can't decide on the short or long ride. Is there enough to keep a 3 year old interested for the long trip?
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Although we didn't go on the long ride I spoke with some who did and they said it was great for kids. There is so much to see on the tour and Captain Steve was funny as hell. Your …
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Although we didn't go on the long ride I spoke with some who did and they said it was great for kids. There is so much to see on the tour and Captain Steve was funny as hell. Your kids will love it!
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Do Florida State Parks offer any free entry programs or entrance fee discounts?
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Florida State Parks offers a limited number of free and discounted entrance programs applicable on a visit-by-visit basis:
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