De León Springs State Park

Category: State park

Address: 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA

Phone: +13869854212

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8:45PM

Monday: 8AM–8:45PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8:45PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8:45PM

Thursday: 8AM–8:45PM

Friday: 8AM–8:45PM

Saturday: 8AM–8:45PM

Reviews

Anastasia Shlykova

May 25, 2022

This place is fun and a great historical experience. However, if you want a Florida Spring vibe, this isn't the place. This spring is just a pool you can swim in. The water is pretty and there are lots of activities. There is a lot of history here to be explored such as artifacts and nature trails. There is also boat tours, kayak rentals, and food at the Sugar Mill restaurant. You can easily spend a whole day here with the family. Remember your sunscreen and bug spray! There are a lot of mosquitos. I recommend getting here early. By 10/11 am there is a crowd! The park entrance fee is $6 per car

Mike M.

Apr 11, 2022

Wonderful park. The springs are amazing. Take the time to go on the Eco/History Boat Tour. The wildlife you'll see will amaze you! Besides hundreds of birds and waterfowl and turtles and Bald Eagles we saw DOZENS of alligators! Seriously! Such a beautiful place! Our boat Captain, Kim, was SO informative! She has an amazing eye for the wildlife and continually points them out to her passengers. Thank you, Kim! This amazing natural spring gushes 9 million gallons of water per day up from the aquifer and cascades it over the rocks and into the waterway. Breathtaking!

Lexie Orozco

Feb 1, 2022

Really fun state park! We went over MLK Jr. weekend and it was a bit crowded and chilly but we still had a great time. The restaurant was already booked up when we got there so we are looking forward to going back to experience that but from the sights and smell it should be pretty good. Since they were all booked up we just ordered some food from the take away stand and it was really good for a decent price. The hot cocoa was really yummy and warms you right up on a cold day (although rare in Florida!) Would 100% recommend just as a place to get out of the house for a day. When we go back we hope to also try the kayaking and swimming!

Kedar Mohile

Nov 21, 2021

Great Park. Canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking is available on rent. You can launch your own boat too. There is a deep water swimming area if you want to learn, test or practice scuba diving. Not too crowded, enough parking and great photogenic place with ample light for photography. The Sugar Mill Restaurant (also known as The old Spanish sugar mill restaurant) is wonderful too. Make unlimited pancakes yourself on the hot plate. Restaurant provides plates, batter, toppings and guidelines.

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Questions & Answers

Do manatees winter at deleon springs?

Pamella Heffington-Hall | Aug 2, 2018
David Nye | Aug 3, 2018

You can find them on the falls side of the spring head

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Do you allow scuba diving?

Lee Chizmar | Aug 2, 2019
Stephen “Petro” Petrosino | Aug 3, 2019

Yes...

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Do they allow patrons to put up a canopy for shade near the pool area?

Brad Phipps | Jan 3, 2021
phvnbent | Jan 4, 2021

No you must stay in the sun at.all times

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Can you bring your own kayak?

Shari Bookwalter | Jan 3, 2021
phvnbent | Jan 4, 2021

Only blue ones on Tuesday

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Is the park free

Maria Bradley | Aug 2, 2018
Juan Chavez | Aug 3, 2018

There is a fee to get in. I paid $6 for a car with 5 people.

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Can you rent a canoe and fish in the park?

Douglas barnes | Jul 29, 2021
Wiem Alexander | Jul 30, 2021

Yes, they are for rent

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Is the restaurant open during the week in 2021? I'm wondering if Covid19 has affected the hours of operation.

Victoria Krynock | Mar 4, 2021
Jerry Woosley | Mar 5, 2021

Sunday8AM–2PMMonday9AM–2PMTuesday9AM–2PMWednesday9AM–2PMThursday9AM–2PMFriday9AM–2PMSaturday8AM–2PM From their website.

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I need to know is if the access to this Park is free or no

Alex Mclellan | Aug 1, 2020
Lyndsai Scott | Aug 2, 2020

No there is a charge. The fee depends on if you drive in, walk in, or bike in. Also, if you have a food stamp card you get a discount on the entrance fee however the person who has the card has to be with you.

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Is De Leon Springs State park pet friendly?

Suzanne Giraudeau | Aug 1, 2020
Steven Erkman | Aug 2, 2020

Pets must be kept on a handheld leash that is six feet or shorter and be well-behaved at all times. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of their droppings. Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession facilities.

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Just Curious never been how much is the entry cost?

Chuli Chavez | Aug 1, 2020
Angie Banangie | Aug 2, 2020

$6 per vehicle: 2-8 people $4 per vehicle: one person only $4 per motorcycle $2 per person for pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers

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