Manatee Springs

Jeanette V.

Manatee Springs State Park is absolute magic! 🌿🐢 From the crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming to the serene boardwalk winding through lush forests, every inch of this park is pure bliss. And let's not forget the wildlife - spotting manatees, alligators, and birds galore is like nature's own show! 🌟 The peacefulness here is palpable, making it the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle. If you're looking for a slice of paradise, look no further! 🌴❤️ Five stars isn't enough - I'd give it ten stars if I could! ⭐️

Ryan Feller Realtor

Manatee Springs State Park is a beautiful spot to visit! The highlight for me was the scenic tree-covered boardwalk that winds through the park and along the springs — very peaceful and well-maintained. It’s a great place to take a leisurel walk and enjoy nature. The only downsides were we didn’t see any manatees during our visit and would’ve liked to see some kind of nature center, welcome center, museum, or something about the area and the manatees. However, There was a small gift shop/concession stand with ice cream and several food options. Overall, it’s a lovely park overall and worth a stop if you’re in the area!

Dr. Romar Rochet

Father / Son camping weekend. Camp sites were spacious and well kept. Electricity and water hookups were easily accessible. Showers and bathrooms were clean. Nice sized park for a 2 night camping trip. There are plenty of trails for bikes and hiking. We kayaked and fished (although the mullet were not biting anything. All the other guests we interacted with were nice as well. Off the beaten path, but great little state park.

Heidi

I visit the last week of March and was surprised to see a few manatees still around. There was one that they were keeping an eye on and it was very interesting talking to the ranger and the researchers that had arrived that morning. It was the first time I had seen Manatees and the first time at this park. I highly recommend visiting and will definitely return. For this area I was told Mid October to Mid March is the best time to visit while the manatees are there. The boardwalk was beautiful to walk and even able to see 2 gators swimming around. It is a great place to kayak and the water temperature was perfect. Although I did not get in I couldn't resist getting my toes wet. I was told it is a heavy swimming area.

Fraud Frog

A really beautiful state park I'm proud to have had the pleasure of visiting. My dad, daughter and niece and nephew camped here in our tents for five days and enjoyed the abundance of nature and wildlife. We rented some kayaks and gently floated in the spring above the manatees. The water was so clear you could see the manatees at the bottom! The area that's separated for swimming was so cool to swim in and explore with the kids even though it was February and the water was cold. The local town of chiefland has plenty of amenities if needed. The bath house was clean and all the trails and locations were clearly illustrated with appropriate signage. We all had a great time!