The largest spring on the St. Johns River, BlueSpring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home(November-March) to a growing population of West Indian Manatees.Seasonal swimming, canoe rentals, narrated river cruises, kayaktours and rental, walking trail, snack bar, picnic pavilions,outdoor...

Step back in time at DeBary Hall Historic Site in DeBary. Originally the 1871 hunting estate of New York wine importer Frederick deBary, this magnificent historic house has been beautifully restored to its early glory with period furnishings, award-winning exhibits and interactive programs....

Brimming with history, this park features swimming,picnic pavilions, outdoor grills, narrated river cruise, canoe,kayak and paddleboat rentals, playground, hiking trails, visitorcenter, historical ruins and displays, snack bar. Work up a goodappetite and then flip your own pancakes at your table...

Trail head for the Spring-to-Spring Trail. 210-acre park with bicycling trail, walking trails, equestrian trails, fishing dock, picnic pavilions, playground, dog park, primitive tent camping. Swimming is not currently permitted in the springs. Canoe and kayak rentals.Spring House building...

Look out over brilliant emerald waters at Green Springs Park in Enterprise, one of Florida's few remaining green sulfur springs. It was once the main attraction of the Brock House, one of Florida's first health spas. Today part of the Spring-to-Spring Trail, the 36-acre park features paved and...

150 acres featuring trails through natural communities, including mesic and scrubby flatwoods, oak hammock, cypress domes, floodplain swamp and wet prairie. Group camping by permit.

Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years as well as abundant wildlife can be witnessed on this island located in the St. Johns River. Accessible by free passenger ferry or private boat only. Hiking and biking trails meander around Indian shell middens. Picnic areas, playground,...

Lake Beresford Park is located within the 210-acre Lake Beresford Greenway. The park serves as a trail head for the Spring-to-Spring Trail with a 1.8-mile paved loop around the perimeter of the park and a 3-mile extension trail that connects to Blue Spring State Park. Also includes nature trails,...

A beautiful natural refuge to get away from it all. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Canoes and small Jon boats may be launched from the bank at the Bluffton Recreation Area. Primitive camping by permit.To access the forest north of State Road 40 (Astor Tract), take Riley...

This is no one-horse town! Visit the Lake Helen Equestrian and Environmental Park, featuring a main arena, 18-stall barn with covered assembly area, 2-story judging booth, warm-up arena and round pen. Environmental education center, nature trail, exercise path, multi-purpose trail.

Lake Monroe Park is known for great fishing and wildlife viewing from its floating docks, boatramps, boardwalks, nature trails and camp sites. The park is a trail head for the Spring-to-Spring Trail.

Discover rare and endangered species at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. This migratory bird sanctuary is home to the Southern bald eagle and the swallowtail kite. Chances are excellent for viewing alligators and other wildlife that call the refuge home. 21,000 acres with wildlife observation...

Get up close and personal with Florida scrub jays at Lyonia Preserve and Environmental Learning Center in Deltona. Although a threatened species, Florida scrub jays are curious and friendly birds, not shy about getting a closer view of human visitors. 360-acre restored scrub ecosystem adjacent to...

Hike, bicycle or skate through West Volusia on the Spring-to-Spring Trail! Designed to accommodate walkers, joggers, inline skaters, bicyclists and people with dissabilities, it links several of our communities to the St. Johns River, parks and attractions. Several segments of the trail are...

Escape the concrete forests and trek into our green ones! Located in the central section of Volusia County, east of DeLand. The forest extends north and south of U.S. Hwy 92.Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, fishing, hunting, nature study, photography. Primitive camping by...

There are numerous blueways, or paddling trails, in West Volusia along the St. Johns River and nearby waterways and springs. Visit the County's trails website for printable maps and details.

1,400 acres situated almost entirely in the St. Johns River valley. Features three trails open to hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. Group camping by permit.