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Florida Springs: Are There Hot Springs in Florida?
Last updated October 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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People search for “hot springs in Florida” often, and the honest answer surprises many: Florida has no hot springs in the volcanic sense. What it has is something just as good on a hot day: hundreds of crystal-clear springs that hold a steady temperature all year, usually 68°F to 74°F.
Why Florida springs are cool, not hot
Florida’s springs rise from the Floridan aquifer, a vast layer of limestone under the state. The water is not heated by magma; it simply stays near the average ground temperature. That is why the springs feel cold in July and warm in January. If you want hot water, see our hot springs map or the hot springs near me page.
Rock Springs at Kelly Park, Apopka
Rock Springs flows out of a limestone cave in Kelly Park, Apopka, about 30 minutes north of Orlando. It is famous for tubing down the clear spring run at around 68°F. The park charges entry, limits daily visitors and often reaches capacity early on summer weekends, so arrive at opening time.
Little River Springs
Little River Springs near Branford, on the Suwannee River, is a clear spring pool used for swimming and cave diving. The water sits near 72°F.
Vernon and Cypress Springs
Cypress Springs, near Vernon in the Florida Panhandle, feeds Holmes Creek and is a favorite for paddling and snorkeling over white sand.
Warm Mineral Springs
Warm Mineral Springs in North Port, south of Sarasota, is the closest thing Florida has to a hot spring, at about 85°F. It is a mineral spring lake with a bathhouse, run by the city.
Other well-known Florida springs
Ginnie Springs near High Springs is a private campground and tubing spot on the Santa Fe River. Blue Spring State Park near Orange City is a winter refuge for manatees, and swimming is closed when they are present. Juniper Springs, in the Ocala National Forest, has a spring-fed swimming area and a canoe run.
Tips
Bring a mask and snorkel, water shoes and a dry bag. Many parks cap visitor numbers, so check each park’s website before driving. Never feed or touch manatees, and stay out of caves unless you are a trained cave diver.
Springs in this guide
Listed Florida hot springs
The 2 best-documented of 2 Florida springs in our directory. See all Florida hot springs on a map.
| Hot spring | Water temp | Type | Nearest town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs at Kelly Park | 68°F | Developed | Mount Plymouth, FL (4 mi) |
| Little River Springs | 72°F | Natural | Mayo, FL (13 mi) |
Frequently asked questions
Are there hot springs in Florida?
Not in the volcanic sense. Florida's springs come from the Floridan aquifer and stay between about 68°F and 74°F all year. The warmest is Warm Mineral Springs near North Port, at about 85°F.
Are there hot springs near Orlando?
No true hot springs, but Rock Springs at Kelly Park in Apopka, about 30 minutes north of Orlando, and Wekiwa Springs State Park are popular cool spring swims.
How cold is Rock Springs at Kelly Park?
The water stays around 68°F all year. It feels cold on a summer day and warm in winter compared with the air.
Where are the springs in Vernon, Florida?
Vernon in Washington County, in the Panhandle, is near Cypress Springs, a clear spring on Holmes Creek popular with paddlers.