Silver Springs State Park
Glass-bottom boat tours on the spring run here are a longtime Florida classic, and gators are a regular sight hauled out on the banks along the tour route. Boats keep a safe operating distance automatically, so this is a good pick if you'd rather not walk near open water. Paddling the run yourself is also an option; give any gator you see plenty of room and don't paddle toward it. Feeding wildlife is prohibited throughout the park.
Know before you go
| Fee | Check operator site |
|---|---|
| Parking | Lot at the park entrance, Ocala |
| Water | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Access | Glass-bottom boat tours and paddling on the spring run |
| Surface | — |
| Hours | — |
| Operator | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
| Website | floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/silver-springs-state-park |
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Last verified: July 21, 2026. See our methodology for how we check listings.