Trips·Nov 2026

Ginnie Springs: our favorite Florida spot so far

Crystal-clear turquoise spring water at Ginnie Springs in High Springs, Florida, with trees reflected on the surface

On the way home from Blue Ridge, we pulled into Ginnie Springs in High Springs. About two hours from Winter Garden. Our favorite Florida spot so far.

Park: Ginnie Springs Outdoors, High Springs, FL
Our site: Campsite 7
Hookups: 30 amp and water
Bathrooms: Short walk
Springs: 7 natural springs along the river, 72°F year-round
Water: Crystal clear — float by tube or kayak
On site: Volleyball courts and grills; well lit at night
Good for: Our favorite Florida spot so far
From Winter Garden: About 2 hours
On the way from: Blue Ridge / North Georgia (we stopped on the way home)

Our site

We stayed at campsite 7: 30-amp and water hookups, bathrooms a short walk away. Lots of tree cover — Starlink was spotty under the canopy, but the shade was nice.

Nellie parked face-on at campsite 7 under trees at Ginnie Springs, with the power pedestal plugged in

Nellie at the campsite with shore power cord running to the hookup pedestal under tree cover

Nellie with rear doors open and a paddleboard on the sand at Ginnie Springs campsite 7

The springs

Seven natural springs run along the river, and the water stays 72°F year-round. Crystal clear. You can float the river by inner tube or kayak (rentals at the General Store), and the campsites are a short walk to the springs.

Wide view of a clear spring pool at Ginnie Springs surrounded by trees

Clear turquoise water along a cypress-lined river run at Ginnie Springs

On the water

There are volleyball courts and grills on site. It's well lit at night, so it feels safe and easy to walk around after dark. And when you're ready, pull over and pour over — or just paddle.

Linsey paddling away from the camera in clear spring water, wearing an orange cap

A paddle over crystal-clear spring water at Ginnie Springs

Our tips

Bring a tube or kayak — or rent one on site. Floating the river is the main event.
Expect shade. Lovely for heat, less lovely for satellite internet.
An easy overnight on the drive between Winter Garden and North Georgia.

A simple stop

Arrive. Check in at site 7, plug into 30 amp, and walk the short path to the springs.
Float. Tube or kayak the clear 72°F water. Grill or play volleyball back at camp.
Evening. The grounds are well lit — easy to wander after dark.

Good to know

As of Nov 2026. Check ginniespringsoutdoors.com before you go.

Seven crystal-clear springs stay about 72°F year-round. Float by inner tube, kayak, paddleboard, or canoe. Source
All campers must be 18 to camp without a parent or legal guardian. Government-issued ID is required. Source
Review Ginnie Springs' rules, policies, and security steps on their site before you go. Source