Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park is a 7,000 acre Florida State Park in Apopka, Florida. It is located at the headwaters of the Wekiva River, the beautiful views in the park offer a glimpse of what Central Florida looked like when Timucuan Indians fished and hunted these lands. 

Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural setting, enjoy a picnic, or take a swim in the cool spring. Kayakers and canoeists can paddle along the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. Thirteen miles of trails provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and bicycling. Camping is available at a full facility campground or primitive camping areas. Kayak and canoe rentals are available.

Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712
Phone: (407) 884 2008
Fax: (407) 884 2039

Wekiwa Springs State Park is approximately 20 minutes North of Orlando and approximately 45 minutes North of the attractions. It is easily located off Interstate 4 at exit 94. Take State Road 434 West to Wekiwa Springs Road. Turn right on Wekiwa Springs Rd. and travel approximately 4 miles to the park entrance which will be on the right. 

The park office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. 

The park has a nature center, and access to Wekiwa Springs, Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River. Family, primitive and cabin youth camping areas are available, as well as picnic pavillions.

The main attraction at Wekiwa Springs Park is the Spring itself. The swimming area varies in depth from under a foot to five feet, and a small 15-20 foot deep cavern at the source of the spring. The cavern extends deeper into a cave.

Fishing is permitted, as well as canoeing and snorkeling. However, SCUBA and specifically Cave diving are not. The cave has been explored in the past to a distance of about 50 meters.

There are several trails, including a boardwalk and paths for bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding.

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