Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

Skip the Springs

The springs are really dirty. Don't go thinking they will look like they do in the pics. Locals drive crazy on the back roads. All food offerings are below average.

Manatees

Great time of year to see manatees. The day we went there... 499 manatees. Easy walk and plenty of areas to view then. Saw lots of fish and birds. Must see

Swimming Area/Campground Need Work… Park Staff Needs to Invest More Care

Springs are beautiful. Santa Fe River is wonderful. Kayaking up river and back into Gilchrist Blur Springs is a great workout. Stay away from Ginnie Springs on holiday weekends if you want to avoid c...

Probably better in season.

There were a lot of black plastic barricades so the sand didn’t go into the spring. While we didn’t get the beautiful view as in the pictures, the hiking was easy and beautiful.

You Can Get A Real Kayak Workout

I visited Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park with my sister on a weekday morning. We didn’t have to worry about parking or crowds, as it was not busy. The water was as crystal clear blue as the picture...