This park really embodies all that is natural beautiful about the state of Florida, from crystal clear, spring fed waters, lush plants, abundant animal life, this place has it all. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, and bird watching are just some of things to do at this natural marvel.
If you make it to the Orlando area, you have got to spend at least a half day at Wekiwa Springs State Park! It has a natural spring swimming pool that looks like it came from garden of Eden. It has trails for hiking and/or biking, ample picnic space, and refreshments.Further, it's employees like Thom O that really make this park a pleasure to enjoy. Even though this park is fully accessible to wheelchair bound patrons, Thom couldn't bear to watch me push the long, ADA designed ramp from the pool to the parking lot. When we reached the top, he loaded my wife in his cart to help us retrieve our car.Don't miss Orlando's theme parks, but add Wekiwa Springs to one of the best attractions.
My husband and I rode our bicycles throughout the park, had a picnic lunch, and then cooled off in the 72 degrees springs. It was very refreshing! The swimming area is huge! There is a restroom, changing area, general store, and much more. I can't wait to return!
We stay in Cocoa Beach much of the winter and had a family snorkeling trip to the Keys planned. Our kids had never really snorkeled before so we were looking for a good place for them to practice and ran across Wekiwa Springs State Park. The nice, wide-open crystal clear water was a perfect place to them to learn and was also a great place to just swim and relax. We also took advantage of some of the great hiking trails. Wekiwa Park is a great place to relax and spend some down time.
This is a good campground close to all the towns north of Orlando. Sites are full hook-up, are private and level with bathroom showers nearby. Grocery is 2-miles away. No laundry here, so must go 4-miles to Apopka to wash clothes. The area has lots of walks and trails and the swimming in the springs is year-round at 70-degree water.
Been here plenty of times for years while in FLA. The springs are nice and park was good for the family to enjoy. Get a tube and follow the water trail or BBQ.
In the 90's I visited this park many times, camping on motorcycle trips. It is a real little gem, peaceful, relaxing, quiet, but much to see and do in the park and in the area. Orlando and Disney have had a lot to do with area growth, obviously. Hiking trails, kayaking and canoe trips in the river and swimming and snorkeling in the "pool". Four and 1/2 million gallons of water "spring" from the underground aquifers daily, and run into the Wekiva river.Ample space for longer rigs. My rig is 30 feet, but I was towing a 14 foot trailer. I think all spaces are back in, but ample width to maneuver.The park is clean, hook ups are easy and bath houses are well spaced and always clean.I look forward to the next time I am in the Orlando area.Love this park.
we took a long walk geocaching on the nature trail off route 46. Nice and dry (unusual for FL, we've found) so you can take a walk in regular sneakers and not worry about ruining them. Space for 6 or so cars in the pull off, and another dozen or so next to the road. No water or potty so come prepared if it's a hot day.
We go here often as a family and theres something for everyone. If you love the outdoors...this is the park for you! We have gone on hikes, had picnics, went swimming/snorkeling and went canoeing. The do charge a fee per car to enter.
Overall it is a decent place to spend an afternoon. Sometimes the spring can smell like eggs but I hear it's normal.