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    De Leon Springs

    De Leon Springs State Park, De Leon Springs, FloridaSpringPublic swimming allowed

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    De Leon Springs State Park has a year-round swimming area in a 72-degree spring pool.

    Water
    Spring
    Entry
    $6 per vehicle for two to eight people; other entry fees apply.
    Swim hours
    8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year; swimming until 30 minutes before sunset.
    Facilities
    Swimming area, pavilions, picnic area, sugar Mill Restaurant
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards on duty.
    Dogs
    Pets are not allowed in the sunbathing area or swimming areas.
    Managed by
    Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks

    Getting there

    Take U.S. 17 north from DeLand, turn left onto Ponce De Leon Boulevard, then continue about one mile into the park.

    29.1394, -81.3708

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim in the designated swimming area.
    • Children and non-swimmers must stay with an adult swimmer in roped-off areas.
    • Do not swim in Spring Garden Run.
    • Do not swim when lightning is detected within 6 miles.

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    Questions about De Leon Springs

    Can you swim at De Leon Springs?

    Yes. Public swimming is allowed in the designated spring swimming area from 8 a.m. until 30 minutes before sunset, weather permitting. There are no lifeguards.

    Does it cost anything to swim at De Leon Springs?

    $6 per vehicle for two to eight people; other entry fees apply.

    Are dogs allowed at De Leon Springs?

    Pets are not allowed in the sunbathing area or swimming areas.

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