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    Madison Blue Spring

    Madison Blue Spring State Park, Madison, FloridaSpring on Withlacoochee RiverSwimming allowed

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    First-magnitude spring with a public swimming area, spring run and access to the Withlacoochee River.

    Water
    Spring, Withlacoochee River
    Entry
    $4 to $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers.
    Swim hours
    8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.
    Facilities
    Swimming area, picnic area, parking, restrooms
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard
    Dogs
    Dogs are not permitted in the swimming area; pets must be on a 6-foot hand-held leash elsewhere.
    Managed by
    Florida State Parks

    Getting there

    The park is at 8300 NE State Road 6, Lee, Florida. From Interstate 10, take exit 262 and follow State Road 6 to the park entrance.

    30.4804, -83.2444

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    Know before you go

    • Swim only in designated areas.
    • Do not climb, walk on, place items on, dive or jump from the surrounding rocks.
    • Do not bring pets, food, drink, tobacco or alcohol into the spring area.
    • Fishing is prohibited in the swimming areas.

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    Questions about Madison Blue Spring

    Can you swim at Madison Blue Spring?

    Yes. Visitors may swim in the designated swimming areas during park hours, but there is no lifeguard.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Madison Blue Spring?

    $4 to $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers.

    Are dogs allowed at Madison Blue Spring?

    Dogs are not permitted in the swimming area; pets must be on a 6-foot hand-held leash elsewhere.

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