Swimming Holes and Springs
Kayaking
Silver Springs State Park
Glass-bottom boats have run over these springs since the 1870s. Paddle the run yourself to find the wild monkeys along the bank.
Ages
3–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~3h
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
On the water
Silver Springs invented the glass-bottom boat, and the tour still works exactly as advertised: you look straight down through eighty feet of clear water at the spring vents and the fish stacked over them. The other reason to come is stranger. Rhesus macaques released here in the 1930s established a wild population along the river, and paddlers see them in the trees regularly. Kayak and canoe rentals are on site. There is no swimming at Silver Springs, which surprises families expecting another spring basin - come for the boats and the paddling.
Pricing
$2 per person park entry; glass-bottom boat tickets extra (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Silver Springs State Park cost?
- Silver Springs State Park charges admission. $2 per person park entry; glass-bottom boat tickets extra (verify)
- What ages is Silver Springs State Park good for?
- Silver Springs State Park is best for kids ages 3 to 18+.
- Is Silver Springs State Park stroller friendly?
- No, Silver Springs State Park is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Silver Springs State Park?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Silver Springs State Park.
- How hard is Silver Springs State Park?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 3 hours.
- Is Silver Springs State Park free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Silver Springs State Park. $2 per person park entry; glass-bottom boat tickets extra (verify)
- What should I bring to Silver Springs State Park?
- Sunscreen, hat, camera with a zoom for the monkeys
- How long does Silver Springs State Park take?
- Most families spend about 3 hours at Silver Springs State Park.
- When is the best time to visit Silver Springs State Park?
- Morning for the calmest water and the best glass-bottom visibility. No swimming here.