Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Also known as Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist 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
- 25 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(386) 454-1369
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 407 acres, Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park lies in Gilchrist County, about 5 miles west of High Springs.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 25 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV/Tent | 17 | 17 with water | — |
| Tent | 8 | 1 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
RV/Tent: 17 site(s) (17 with water) — RV/Tent, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
Tent: 8 site(s) (1 with water) — Tent, Tent, Trailer, Large Tent (9x12), Tent, Large Tent (9x12)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Canoeing and kayakingHikingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Trail | 0.53 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park Trail (Hiking) — 0.53 mi, Natural
Swimming
Blue Spring; Naked Spring; Little Blue Spring
Boating and paddling
Canoe/Kayak
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Camping
- RV camping
✓ 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
- 7450 Ne 60th Street
High Springs, FL 32643 - Nearest town
- High Springs — about 5 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 29.8205, -82.6747
- Phone
- (386) 454-1369
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
“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