Blue Springs state Park

[jjj444]

We are planning on visiting the park on May 1st and am wondering if I need to be there right when it opens to get in? I have read on another board that there is limited parking and the sooner you get there the better, but I am wondering if that is just during manatee season or all the time. Help! That seems early to get everyone fed and up and then drive over there to be there a 8 when it opens. It is a Sat. so I am sure it will be a little busier than a weekday. If anyone has been there in May please let me know

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

No, you don't need to be there at opening. It's a nice place and you shouldn't have any problems in May at all.

It gets busier when the temps are cold, as the manatees are there.

 

[TrustedTraveler]

We were there just after the big freeze and were lucky to be there early before the huge crowd. Leaving we passed cars backed up for over a mile all trying to get in to see the Manatees.

The boat ride/nature tour: St John River Cruises, is well worth the price. Our family rated it the high point of our entire week.

Hope you have a great time.

PS: we came across a local seafood restaurant not far from the entrance to the park and it was GREAT!