Swimming Holes in Florida
92 natural swimming holes
Florida has 92 natural swimming holes in our directory — springs, ocean coves, rivers scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Coquina Beach, Manatee Public Beach, North Jetty Beach. Every listing includes location details, fees, reservation info, and safety notes where known. Conditions change with weather and seasons, so always verify before you go.
All Florida swimming holes
- Anclote River Park
- Big Lagoon State Park
- Blue Hole at Florida Caverns
- Caspersen Beach Park
- Clearwater Lake Recreation Area
- Coquina Beach
- E.G. Simmons Regional Park
- Fort De Soto Park North Beach
- Fred Howard Park
- Honeymoon Island State Park
- Keaton Beach
- Krul Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Louisa State Park
- Manasota Beach
- Manatee Public Beach
- Nokomis Beach Park
- North Jetty Beach
- Ochlockonee River State Park
- Robert K. Rees Memorial Park
- Sand Key Park
- Siesta Beach
- Suwannee Springs
- Turtle Beach Park
- Alexander Springs
- Bathtub Reef Beach
- Blackwater River State Park
- Blind Pass Beach Park
- Blowing Rocks Preserve
- Blue Spring State Park
- Blue Springs Park - Marianna
- Bowman's Beach Park
- Buford Spring
- Caladesi Island State Park
- Cherry Lake
- Coral Cove Park
- Cypress Springs
- De Leon Springs State Park
- Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
- DuBois Park
- Econfina Creek
- Emerald Spring
- Falmouth Spring
- Fanning Springs State Park
- Gainer Springs
- Ginnie Springs
- Hart Springs
- Holmes Creek
- Hunter Springs Park
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park
- Juniper Springs
- Kelly Park - Rock Springs
- KP Hole Park - Rainbow River
- Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
- Lithia Springs Park
- Little River Springs
- Madison Blue Spring State Park
- Manatee Springs State Park
- Merritt's Mill Pond
- Morrison Springs
- Otter Springs Park
- Peanut Island
- Phil Foster Park
- Pitt Spring
- Poe Springs Park
- Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Rogers Park - Weeki Wachee River
- Royal Springs
- Rum Island Springs
- Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
- Salt Springs
- Santa Fe River
- Shired Island Park
- Silver Glen Springs
- St. Andrews State Park - Kiddie Pool
- St. Cloud Lakefront Park
- Steinhatchee Falls
- Telford Spring
- The Crack - Chassahowitzka River
- Three Sisters Springs
- Troy Spring State Park
- Turkey Creek Park
- Venice Beach
- Veterans Beach Park
- Vortex Spring
- Wacissa River
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- Warm Mineral Springs
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
- Wekiwa Springs State Park
- Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
- Williford Spring
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of swimming holes does Florida have?
Our directory lists 92 swimming holes in Florida: 46 springs, 29 ocean coves, and 8 rivers. Every listing shows its water type, location, fees, and safety notes so you can pick the right one.
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in Florida?
The most commonly listed season across our Florida spots is year-round (55 of 92 spots). Late spring through early fall is generally prime swimming season — spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high, so check local conditions.
Do Florida swimming holes require reservations?
Yes — 1 of the 92 Florida spots in our directory list a reservation requirement. Book those ahead, especially on summer weekends, and check the official park link on each listing before you go.
Are Florida swimming holes free?
Some are — 40 of the 92 Florida spots in our directory report free entry. State parks and popular preserves often charge a day-use or parking fee; each listing shows reported fee info where known.
Are natural swimming holes in Florida safe?
Natural water has real risks: no lifeguards, submerged rocks, strong currents, and cold water. Never dive headfirst, check depth, and supervise children closely. Spots with known hazards carry safety flags on their listing.