Where is Lafayette Blue Springs State Park?

This park is Lafayette Blue Springs located in Lafayette County on the Suwannee River near Mayo, Florida. This park is 140 miles and a three-hour drive from Blue Spring State Park near Orange City, Florida.

How much does it cost to get into Blue Springs State Park?

$4 to $5 per vehicle. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers.

Is Blue Springs still open?

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Blue Spring is a designated manatee refuge. Temperatures in the spring run remain a constant 72 degrees; creating a safe haven for the West Indian Manatee. Please call the park in advance to ensure availability.

What magnitude is Blue Springs?

One of Florida’s 33 first-magnitude springs, Lafayette Blue Springs State Park features an expansive cave system crossed by a natural limestone bridge. Visitors come from miles around to swim, dive, and relax on the banks of this hidden wonderland.

What time does Blue Springs Open?

8 a.m. to sundown
The park is open 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year.

What is there to do in Mayo Florida?

Best things to do near Mayo, FL 32066

• The Hornets Nest. 0.1 mi. Amusement Parks. Mayo, FL 32066.
• River Hopper Adventures. 0.1 mi. Rafting/Kayaking. Mayo, FL 32066.
• Anywhere Anytime Airboat Tours. 63.6 mi. Boat Tours, Boat Charters.
• Veterans Memorial Park. 0.3 mi. Parks.
• Tampa Tarot Reader. 151.3 mi. Supernatural Readings.

Is Blue Springs at capacity?

Effective Friday, May 8, Blue Spring State Park is open with limited capacity. To ensure the protection of the public and our staff, we will be operating at 50% capacity for the day. Once we reach capacity, we will not allow entry to any more visitors for the rest of the day. Our spring run is open to water activities.

How deep is Blue Springs FL?

The spring is 120 feet deep, but only certified cave divers are allow to dive to that depth. Open water certified divers can dive to 60 feet where they would see a big warning sign bolted down at the mouth of the cave telling them to heed the warning and turn back.

What is Mayo Florida known for?

The town was named for a confederate colonel, James Micajah Mayo, but is more famous in Florida as the hometown of Kerwin Bell. The Lafayette County courthouse was built in 1907. Kerwin Bell came along many years later.

Is there camping at Lafayette Blue Springs Florida?

Camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and all sites are pack-in sites with no vehicle access. One of Florida’s 33 first-magnitude springs, Lafayette Blue Springs State Park features an expansive cave system crossed by a natural limestone bridge.

Are there swimming holes at Lafayette Blue Springs?

The spring itself looked green, not blue, but still very clear and quite beautiful. There are two swimming holes separated by a rocky land bridge. Some people swim underneath the cave to the other side. The side that opens into the river has a sandy spot to play on the shore and is roped off from the mouth of the river.

Where are the Blue Springs in South Florida?

One of Florida’s 33 first-magnitude springs, Lafayette Blue Springs State Park features an expansive cave system crossed by a natural limestone bridge. Heavy rains in South Georgia and North Florida send floodwaters down the Suwannee River.

Where are the bathrooms at Lafayette Blue Springs?

There are two entrances into the park. The bathrooms are located in an upstairs building but an elevator is provided. You can swim in the springs that lead into the Suwannee River. There are trails to hike and a campground to stay at while you enjoy the springs.