Which state park visit would you recommend?

[dippy lippy]

Hi
Looking to visit a state park - would like to kayak/canoe/, swim/snorkel.
Just generally spend all day enjoying the surroundings etc

Been looking at De Leon Springs, Blue Springs, Weeki Wachee, Silver Springs? - As not too far from Orlando

This is for 2 adults - no kids in tow

Any recommendations / advice please

[Geordie Al]

Went to Blue Springs last year and can thoroughly recommend it. Going back again this year Both swimming and kayaking is possible, however some areas may be out of bounds depending on when you go due to manatees

[minnie29]

We’ve been to Silver Springs and loved it. We went on a glass bottom boat tour and seen wild alligators, turtles, all kinds of fish, loads of wildlife. Apparently they have wild monkeys there, but we never seen any. They also have canoe that I think you can hire. It’s a beautiful place
Another one is Lake Louisa, not sure what they do there but sure they’d have some watersports somewhere - My DH done a 5k run there a few years ago. They have turtle just roaming around, again, lots of wildlife

[minnie29]

I’ve also heard of a place called Rock Springs at Kelly state park. They have a natural lazy river there, it is on our list of places to visit

[dippy lippy]

Thank you all very much - suggestions all noted - would like to visit at least 2 or 3 parks next month so its just a case of deciding which!