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What Makes Ginnie Springs Special?

Ginnie Springs gives you all the resources needed to make the most out of your time in the great outdoors. Tubing along the Sante Fe River is a popular choice among visitors, but there is so much more to do in our park. And if you so choose, you can also simply swim and enjoy the company of your friends and family. But if you are up for an adventure, rent a mask, snorkel, and fins and explore all the natural wonders the springs have to offer. From paddleboarding to volleyball, there is something for everyone at Ginnie Springs!

Swimming & Snorkeling

Glass-Bottom ViewsSwimming & Snorkeling

Take a dip and explore the wonders of our seven springs. Swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear 72-degree water is fun year-round. Masks, fins, and snorkels can be rented at the Ginnie Springs Store. When the Santa Fe River clears (typically in the summer and early fall), snorkeling in the river may reward you with glimpses of large gar, bass, mullet, catfish, turtles, and many other critters.

If you venture out in the river in snorkel gear, be sure to take a diver’s flag and float along. The Santa Fe is a navigable waterway, and state law dictates that you must have a flag and float with you at all times. If you don’t have your own flag, you can rent one.

All rentals require a deposit.

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  • A smiling man and young girl sit together on a blue inflatable tube labeled "Ginnie Springs," floating on clear water surrounded by lush trees in a scenic outdoor setting.
  • A person wearing a blue life vest kayaks on a calm river surrounded by trees and greenery, with tree roots and trunks visible in the foreground.
  • A scuba diver in full gear swims underwater over rocky terrain, surrounded by clear blue water and scattered orange leaves or fish. Sunlight filters through the water's surface above.

Tube the Santa Fe

let's go with the flowTube the Santa Fe

What could be more fun than tubing lazily down the Santa Fe River? Most guests enter the water at the Beaver’s Landing river access point with a tube or raft, and spend an hour or so floating down the river to the Tube Exit at Twin Spring. When you exit at Twin Spring, follow the Tube Trail back to the Ginnie Spring parking lot—it’s about a 15-minute walk. Tube rentals are available at the Ginnie Springs General Store. There is a free air fill station for tubes and rafts if you choose to bring your own. We also offer life jackets to guests free of charge.

Canoes, Kayaks, & Stand Up Paddle Boards

Launch Into NatureCanoes, Kayaks, & Stand Up Paddle Boards

Take a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard out on the Santa Fe River—there is no better way to get in touch with nature! You can bring your own canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard if you want. But no worries if you don’t have one! We’ve got you covered with a rental.

Our canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards are rented from the rental department in the General Store and include life vests and paddles.

Be sure to paddle upstream when you begin your paddling trip and return the vessel to the launch site—there is no pickup service available.

For 3-hour rentals, guests must rent vessels by 2:00 PM
For 6-hour rentals, guests must rent vessels by 10:00 AM.

Rentals hours vary by season: 

  • 3-Hours – by 1:00 PM off season
  • 6-Hours – by 9:00 AM
  • Due back by 4:00 PM during off-season, and by 5:00 PM in season

Rental Guide

Rental Guide

A smiling man and young girl sit together on a blue inflatable tube labeled
Two smiling people in swimsuits stand in clear water surrounded by trees, taking a selfie together. The woman holds a snorkel and both appear happy, enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
A wooden-walled gift shop displays blue and purple T-shirts, water shoes, and souvenirs. A colorful mural reading "Gulf Springs" with a turtle and sun decorates the back wall.
A child wearing a blue life vest and snorkeling mask adjusts the mask on their face while standing outdoors near water, with green trees and foliage in the background.
Two people in pink swimsuits float on an inflatable tube in clear water at Ginnie Springs, surrounded by green trees and a picnic table in the background. One person wears a blue life vest. They are smiling at each other.
A man stands with his back to the camera, wearing a light green T-shirt with a colorful "Ginnie Springs: A Slice of Pure Florida Since 1976" graphic and black shorts, near a wooden building with metal fencing.
People relax on inflatable tubes floating in a clear, turquoise spring surrounded by lush green trees and dappled sunlight. The water is transparent, revealing rocks and aquatic plants below.
Two young children with curly hair sit on a wooden bench outdoors, wrapped in blue towels. They are barefoot and smiling, with trees and a sandy area in the background.

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