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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

7450 Ne 60Th St, High Springs, FL
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25
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49ft
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What others are saying about this campground
Sites are mostly level and have plenty of room for large rigs. No sewer or dump station. Bathrooms are shared with day use visitors and are not well maintained. The spring is beautiful and clear. The hiking trails are well maintained and you can see plenty of wildlife. The campground can get busy on weekends and the noise from other campers can be heard throughout the campground. Blue Springs is a beautiful campground with plenty of nature trails, a spring, and a river. The roads leading into the campground are bumpy and sandy, so be sure to drive slowly. The sites are spacious and unlevel, and there are no sewer hookups or dump station. The bathhouse is shared with day-use visitors and is not well maintained. The spring is lovely and clear, and the hiking trails are well maintained. There is plenty of wildlife to be seen, and you can rent kayaks and canoes to explore the spring area and out to the river. The campground can get busy on weekends, so be prepared for some noise from other campers.

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  • Pet Friendly
  • Tenting
  • Beach Access
  • Back In Site
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Dump Station
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Activities

  • Hiking

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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is a natural springs park located in Gilchrist County, Florida. The park features a large second-magnitude spring, Gilchrist Blue, which produces an average of 44 million gallons of water per day. The park also has Little Blue Spring, Naked Spring, Kiefer Spring, and Johnson Spring. The main spring run is renowned for a diversity of wildlife species, including turtles, fish, and invertebrates. Redbreast and spotted sunfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish can be observed in waters with unparalleled visibility. The park offers activities such as paddling, snorkeling, swimming, camping, hiking, nature study, and picnicking. Pavilions are available, and a concession stand provides food and beverage service plus paddling equipment rentals.
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