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Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

22 Reviews

About

State Park

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is the newest addition to Florida State Parks!

The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second magnitude spring that produces an average of 44 million gallons of water per day. This spring, known as Gilchrist Blue, has outstanding…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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22 Reviews

CM M.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2023

Tough reservation to get, but well worth it

This state park is booked out almost every weekend for months in advance, but it is definitely worth visiting. Sandy campsites are perfect for smaller RVs and tent camping. The sites are a close together, but everyone was respectful of each others space. Facilities are average, but clean. Easy walk…

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by CM M., October 16, 2023
Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2023

Hidden Gem in Natural Springs Playground

While quite a few of the natural springs you’ll find here in Florida contain a Disneyworld-like level of crowds and subsequent infrastructure, here at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, you’ll discover a nice intimate and charming little natural springs environment. Add to this the campground…

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  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by Stuart K., October 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by Stuart K., October 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by Stuart K., October 1, 2023
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Denny S.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2023

Nice sandy campground with a great natural spring

At about 20$ with electric and water plus a shower house and a natural spring that stays 72* all year around you just can't go wrong. The sites are pretty close together so you hear your neighbors and there's no privacy between them. Friendly staff and there's sand volley ball plus an area that…

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  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by Denny S., January 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by Denny S., January 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park by Denny S., January 19, 2023
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Location

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is located in Florida

Detail location of campground

Directions

Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is located in Gilchrist County about 5 miles to the west of High Springs, FL off NW 182nd Ave. (CR340) in the north central part of the state along the Santa Fe River. The park is located 25 miles south of Lake City and about 20 miles to the northwest of Gainesville.

Address

7450 NE 60th St
High Springs, FL 32643

Coordinates

29.829409 N
82.683645 W

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