Blue Spring State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 50 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(386) 775-3663
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Volusia County, about 3 miles west of Orange City, Blue Spring State Park covers about 2,659 acres.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 50 campsites, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Spring campground host | 50 | 50 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Blue Spring: 50 site(s) (50 with water) — RV/Tent, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 6 unitsFlorida Outdoor Recreation Inventory, as of 2017-06-02
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingSnorkeling and scubaSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island Trail | 4.44 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Spring-to-Spring Trail | 2.35 mi | — | HikingBikingAsphalt surface |
| Stark Road Trail | 1.35 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Stark Trail | 3.08 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Scrub Jay Loop | 0.5 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Pine Island Trail (Hiking) — 4.44 mi, Natural
Spring-to-Spring Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 2.35 mi, Asphalt
Stark Road Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 1.35 mi, Natural
Stark Trail (Hiking) — 3.08 mi, Natural
Scrub Jay Loop (Hiking) — 0.5 mi, Natural
Swimming
Swimming Area
Boating and paddling
Boat Tour; Canoeing/Kayaking; Boat Ramp; Canoe/Kayak Launch
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 2100 West French Avenue
Orange City, FL 32763 - Nearest town
- Orange City — about 3 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 28.9523, -81.3326
- Phone
- (386) 775-3663
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology