Madison Blue Spring State Park

Category: State park

Address: 8300 FL-6, Lee, FL 32059, USA

Phone: +18509715003

Reviews

Josie Endsley

Jul 9, 2022

Madison Blue Spring is an easily accessible spring just off of the Madison Blue Springs state park entrance. From the second parking lot, there are 2- similar. There are multiple picnic tables and 3 pavilions with grills and trash cans. Hiking trails and a volleyball area. The spring is well maintained as well as the trails leading to the river. No lifeguards. Temperature is a constant 72 degrees-very cold. You immediately feel the difference in temperature when you swim from spring to river water! The spring is over 20ft deep in areas, specially the area leading to the underwater cave system. (There is a locked grate over)

Jennifer McNeill

Jun 10, 2022

Easily a family favorite of all the springs we've visited. From the picturesque crystal clear blue water to the neat colors where the spring meets the Withlacoochee River it was just beautiful 😍 Definitely bring a mask and snorkel to check out the underwater life.

Charles Sylvester

Apr 25, 2022

Beautiful park with a cold, refreshing spring that's great for swimming. You can also hike, camp, observe wildlife and if you're certified, you can also scuba dive in the cave system. The family had a lot of fun!

Our Great Adventures

Apr 12, 2022

We loved it here. The water was gorgeous. The rangers were kind and knowledgeable. We swam in the chilly but beautiful spring. My kiddos earned a Jr. Ranger patch by completing the tasks. We even got to watch divers coming up on one of our visits. Go visit!!

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Questions & Answers

The Spring is akways clear and cold.. When you hit the brown line(river water), it's like 82ish..

Edward Lohr | Jun 24, 2019
dewey griffin | Jun 25, 2019

Yep

How do you go about renting a pavilion? Every-time I call no one ever answers....

Jayla Reed | Jun 23, 2020
Melissa Roberts | Jun 24, 2020

There is not a charge for the pavilions. It is just whomever gets there first.

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Can we go fishing

Megan Charles | Jun 24, 2019
Billy Rice | Jun 25, 2019

The river which is attached is open for fishing. Only a 25-50 yard walk from spring to river. No fishing directly in the spring as there will probably be people swimming.

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Is the spring clear to swim in?

Jake Leslein | Jun 24, 2019
Dionne L Burgman | Jun 25, 2019

I'm not certain as of right now but it should be. It is going to be best to call. That's the best advice I can give.

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Are dog allowed in the park

Charlene F | Jun 24, 2019
Alondra Jimenez | Jun 25, 2019

Yes but not in the water

Is the springs good for tubing

Gail Reynolds | Jun 23, 2021
Doug Vaughn | Jun 24, 2021

Yes most of the time

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Is it open for tomorrow?

Kelly Godinez, Ortega | Jun 23, 2020
Adam Kwiatkowski | Jun 24, 2020

Open everyday 365

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Are there cabinCabins

Melissa Gardner | Jun 23, 2020
Crystal Alford | Jun 24, 2020

No. I think you could rustic camp there once upon a time, but not now. Kind of a bummer.

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Coming up from Sarasota, cant wait! Cant get there until thw afternoon. I know other springa like Itchetucknee cap how many people enter. Is Madison Blue likely to fill up on a Monday?

Steve Kagy | Jun 23, 2020
Crystal Alford | Jun 24, 2020

Doubtful that they'd fill on a weekday. Last few times we've gone on a weekend, we were able to get in after noon. They'll prob allow people to reenter around 4pm after a bunch of people leave. So there's a chance you could get in later if you miss it. But i highly doubt they'll fill on a Monday. Enjoy!

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Is it still 5 dollars a car load to get in,we are driving from Georgia

Mattie Davidson | Jun 23, 2020
Jesse Mancil | Jun 24, 2020

Yes it is still 5 dollars

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are there restroom facilities?

April Robertson | Jun 23, 2020
Cindy Fulmer | Jun 24, 2020

Yes

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is it animal friendly

Lorna Benton | Jun 24, 2019
Julius Crown | Jun 25, 2019

I do believe in most areas it is pet friendly

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Is it open Saturday April 27 2019

Jerri Javier | Jun 24, 2019
Dionne L Burgman | Jun 25, 2019

7 days a week as far as I know. It's best to call.

Camping.. Tent or RV?

Scott Gonyer | Jun 24, 2019
Corey Burdeshaw | Jun 25, 2019

I think you can tent camp,

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Is the camp ground Pet friendly ???

Yann Clemen6yt | Jun 24, 2019
patricia perryman | Jun 25, 2019

I hve seen animals there bit I believe you most hve them on a leash and I wld make sure they hve their rabies tag or you hve the proof of rabies certificate with you. I am not sure if they check that.

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What springs are within Madison Blue Spring State Park? Can one rent a kayak to go from spring to spring?

Mark Fleener | Jun 24, 2019
Alan Lupsha | Jun 25, 2019

If you paddle from Madison, you can only do so upriver if you want to come back the same way. Going downriver you'll encounter some rapids and rocks and you'll have to keep going. Plan a trip, bring your own kayaks (the park does not rent anything), put in at Madison and take out at Suwannee River State Park (make sure to shuttle vehicles so you have a ride back to Madison). They don't allow overnight vehicles at Madison.

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How quickly do they reach capacity on weekends?

Ashleigh Crowe | Jun 24, 2019
Thomas Perkins (Perk) | Jun 25, 2019

Never had an issue, I've seen it busier during the week then weekend for the last 2 weeks

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Can I bring my own grill to State Park.. I’m thinking the ones provided by state will be occupied by someone already. Thanks

Calvin Wiseman | Jun 24, 2019
Austin Sweet | Jun 25, 2019

You can bring your own grill as long as it is a table top

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What is it looking like these days with all this rain? Anyone got an uodated photo?

Genae Bolt | Jun 24, 2019
Holly Plested | Jun 25, 2019

I went last weekend (8/4/18) and it was "closed to swimming until further notice" due to the river being higher than normal from recent rainfall, flowing back into the spring. It's currently a cloudy mess.

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Are there grills at blue springs?

lexi | Jun 24, 2018
Geli Alvarez | Jun 25, 2018

Yes!!!

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Is there a space for tents even if it is primitive?

Sherry Kirkland | Jun 24, 2018
Ron VP | Jun 25, 2018

I don't think so

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Do you have camping

Rhonda Horton | Jun 24, 2018
Bill Wood | Jun 25, 2018

If you can camp, it would be very primitive at best.

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Can you fish there

Raelynn Lebron | Jun 24, 2019
DANIEL GRAVES | Jun 25, 2019

Note: Madison Blue Spring is on the Withlacoochee River, not the St. John's.

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What's the price of entrance to the park?

Terry Day | Jun 24, 2018
Dawn Campbell | Jun 25, 2018

5$ per carload

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Can you get there in a semi?

Ray Brown | Jun 9, 2022
Kimberlee Bauer | Jun 10, 2022

My answer would be no...I'm not sure where there is parking on the side of the Hwy is as mentioned in an earlier answer. You would most likely be blocking part of the 2-lane road (Hwy 6). As far as parking in the park, it is all dirt & not built for semi's...very narrow.

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Does anyone know if this park is open on weekends?

ana maria Perez | May 24, 2022
TUNA Reyes | May 25, 2022

Open

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How clean is the water? Do people pee in it or pollute it with sunscreen and tanning oils? Do they chlorinate it?

Galaxy Starj | Apr 24, 2022
Kelli Wright | Apr 25, 2022

I have been swimming there for years an never got any suntan oil on me. Plus it's so darn cold in there as the water is 71° I usually wear a wet suit. Actually pee isn't a pollutant anyway in this spring it's constantly flowing so no stagnant water ever stays. The water is crystal clean with a bluish tint to it. They never chlorinate it thank goodness. Hey bring your mask an snorkel you will be able to see a whole new world under there.

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Is the swimming open sunday ?

animal gamer | Apr 24, 2022
Kelli Wright | Apr 25, 2022

Yes you can swim on the weekends

Can you bring your own kayak? I’ve not been here yet.

Joseph Minta | Dec 25, 2021
John Sessa | Dec 26, 2021

Absolutely, while we were there a group of kayakers came in and hung out.

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Can you tent camp there

Rebecca Davidson Borsnik | Nov 25, 2021
J Davis | Nov 26, 2021

No

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Are we Able to park our rv

Brayden Bates | Aug 27, 2021
Tony Armas | Aug 28, 2021

We were there last Sunday same thing trails are open Park was open but no swimming water was up over all of the wooden boardwalks and looked murky. Still walk the trails and had a nice time plenty of parking on Sunday

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Can you use a motor boat

Wendi Robinson | Jul 28, 2021
Roger Eaton | Jul 29, 2021

No, just on the river.

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How much are tubing rentals in 2021?

Troy Westover (Anthropocene Geography) | Jun 23, 2021
Brenda Presley | Jun 24, 2021

Bring your own. No rental.

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Can I fit my 38ft motorhome in there pulling a trailer?

Megan Hanson | Jun 23, 2021
Megan Coughran | Jun 24, 2021

Maybe if its not busy you could park sideways but it may be tough otherwise

Can you bring leashed dogs?

Kathy Baker | Jun 23, 2021
Sabrina Bizzoco | Jun 24, 2021

I dont believe so

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Are they opened now?

Bro Tweakinn | Jun 23, 2020
macario meza | Jun 24, 2020

Like 8,9 or 10 early

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How do I make a reservation no one answers the phone.?

Mark Carlson | Jun 23, 2020
Erich Drechsler | Jun 24, 2020

All I can say is just keep calling someone will answer.

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Can I rent a tanks nad weight There?

A Google User | Jun 23, 2020
Melissa Roberts | Jun 24, 2020

No. No rentals

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Is there enough parking to accommodate a Rv?

Rusty Seals | Jun 23, 2020
Marc Greenfield | Jun 24, 2020

Yes

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Do they do wheelchair rentals

cindie hayes | Jun 23, 2020
Dawn Scott | Jun 24, 2020

Nope

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Is it worth the drive from Georgia to go,sorry for all the questions

Mattie Davidson | Jun 23, 2020
Marc Greenfield | Jun 24, 2020

I am from Georgia too. It was nice. Water from the spring is around 70 but the river is warmer. Nice day trip.

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Are they open tomorrow July 6th

Mattie Davidson | Jun 23, 2020
Kande Jung | Jun 24, 2020

I don't see why they wouldn't be... There's a pay box to get in into it so it's un manned

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Are you allowed to bring your own tubes to the springs park?

Veronica Shortall | Jun 23, 2020
L. H. Riggs | Jun 24, 2020

Yes, yes you can

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Are there cabin reservations

Danielle Allen | Jun 24, 2019
Jesse Mancil | Jun 25, 2019

No there are no cabins there

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Is there places to stay there?

Veronica Jacobs | Jun 24, 2019
dewey griffin | Jun 25, 2019

Yes camping is allowed has a nice place for you to set up tents

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Can any body tell me if Medicine Blue Springs are open on Sundays

Ashley Taylor | Jun 23, 2020
Banana Man | Jun 24, 2020

No camping at Madison blue springs

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I was planning on making a 7 hour drive down this weekend. However I know it has been raining, so does anyone know is swimming available right now?

Brandon Dodge | Jun 24, 2019
Lauren Gray Baby | Jun 25, 2019

The forecast is calling for very nice (but hot) weather this weekend. Very slight chance of rain.

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I know it rained the last few weeks, so is swimming available right now?

Brandon Dodge | Jun 24, 2019
Adam Padgett | Jun 25, 2019

Yes, the rain water has went down and the springs are open.

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Is the spring open to swim?

Jake Leslein | Jun 24, 2019
HB | Jun 25, 2019

Yes

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Can you go night swimming if you are camping there

Scotty G | Jun 24, 2019
Jeanne d'Eauede | Jun 25, 2019

This is just a spring it's not a campground

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Are there cabins that I could rent for a weekend?

Scott Gonyer | Jun 24, 2019
Dan Roberts | Jun 25, 2019

No cabins. Picnic are

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Does parking cost anything?

Scott Gonyer | Jun 24, 2019
Mixed up Outdoor Adventures | Jun 25, 2019

Madison blue springs charges 5 per car but no fee at blue springs in Madison

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What would be the closest camp ground to Madison Blue Spring State Park? Possibly another state park

Laurie | Jun 24, 2019
Kelli Wright | Jun 25, 2019

Spirit of Suwannee state park has a back entrance right Hwy 90. Camping for Tents an RVs an you can also rent there trailer cabins there also. Suwannee River use you can rent canoes an there's a cafe there really delicious foods. And there karaoke on Thursday night's an Friday an Saturday nights there live bands an that free admissions. There's camping year round..

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Are the manatees still in the Springs?

Elizabeth Obenauer | Jun 24, 2019
DANIEL GRAVES | Jun 25, 2019

No, try Manatee Springs State Park in Chiefland, Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park or Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where a floating underwater observatory allows you to see manatees and salt and freshwater fish swim by you through glass windows. You'll also be able to hear the manatees squeak!

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Is the spring closed to swimming still

Adam Windham | Jun 24, 2019
Corey Burdeshaw | Jun 25, 2019

It will probably stay open on weekends until cooler weather

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Does anyone know if the springs are open for swimming yet?

Valarie Ross | Jun 24, 2019
Liz Mitchell | Jun 25, 2019

Yes

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Does this establishment cost anything to enter

Joseph Cunningham | Jun 24, 2019
Dionne L Burgman | Jun 25, 2019

Yes. Hours 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year Fees $4-5 per vehicle. $2 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers. Location 8300 NE State Road 6  Lee FL 32059

Are they open with all the rain we got?, I know when rains it floods back to the spring and you cant swim. Are they open for swimming?

Chris Vaughn | Jun 24, 2019
Phillip Ramsey | Jun 25, 2019

365 days a year, yes.

Can you put a boat in there

Danielle Thomas | Jun 24, 2019
Mary Lopez | Jun 25, 2019

Not right at the springs but near

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Is it still closed to swimming?

Ashley Rich | Jun 24, 2019
James Cribbs | Jun 25, 2019

I will be going by there in a few hours and I will let you know for sure. I just went past Blue Springs it looks to be that they are open

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Is it open for swimming?

Terrie Brown | Jun 24, 2019
Holly Plested | Jun 25, 2019

Closed for swimming as of 8/4/18, due to flooding from the river.

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Is there cliff jumping

the boss of gd | Jun 24, 2018
Tina Lowe | Jun 25, 2018

If there is no deck anymore and there is a fence or rail around the spring as posted by others ...... Is swimming in the spring still allowed ???...(just asking)

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Do they have cabins?

Dana Winston | Jun 24, 2018
Lisa Vaughn | Jun 25, 2018

No but they are close to several small towns

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Is hunting allowed?

Roger Dick | Jun 24, 2018
Ron VP | Jun 25, 2018

No hunting and if trying to fish a lot of rocks are around so be prepared for that

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What are the hours the park is open?

Leah Wagner | Jun 24, 2018
Craig liney | Jun 25, 2018

8 until sundown 365 days a year.

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Is there a place like sand or beach area for kids to play on

Kaisley Alexander | Jun 24, 2018
Bill Wood | Jun 25, 2018

Closer to the river the spring flows into,there is a place kids could play.

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I’m going there next weekend. I was wondering if I will be needing swimming shoes? Is there a lot of rocks on the ground?

Elizabeth S. | Feb 23, 2022
Tanya Perets | Feb 24, 2022

It’s possible walk for electric chair in board walk??

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