Poe Springs Park

Poe Springs Park is a natural spring park located in High Springs, about 45 minutes north of Ocala, making it a popular day trip destination for Marion County families. The park features a first-magnitude spring that flows into the Santa Fe River, creating a beautiful natural swimming area with crystal-clear, 72-degree water year-round. Poe Springs Park offers swimming, tubing, kayaking, picnicking, and nature trails along the Santa Fe River. The spring pool area provides a refreshing natural swimming experience surrounded by lush Florida hardwood hammock forest. Visitors can tube or kayak down the Santa Fe River, explore the nature trails, or simply relax on the grassy banks. The park is operated by Alachua County and charges a modest entrance fee. It features picnic pavilions, restrooms, changing areas, and a boat launch for river access. Poe Springs is less crowded than some of the more well-known Florida springs, making it an excellent option for families seeking a peaceful natural springs experience.