Notable Campgrounds
- Best for intrepid paddlers: Big Buck Camp has primitive tent sites along Rock Springs Run and is only accessible by water.
- Best for backcountry explorers: Cozy Camp has hike-in or ride-in primitive camping with space for up to 10 people and horses.
- Best for RV campers: Family Campground has 60 spacious sites, all with an electric hookup, picnic table, and fire ring. Sewer hookups are also available.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve one of the 60 campsites or primitive camps via the Florida State Parks Reservation website.
- Online reservations open up to 11 months in advance.
- Campsites can book up fast, so plan your booking at least six months in advance. It’s not uncommon for summer and holiday weekends to be booked as soon as they become available.
When to Go
Wekiwa Springs State Park draws visitors year-round, but peak season runs from May through September. During this period, the park often reaches capacity, and late arrivals will be turned away—plan to arrive as close to opening time as possible to avoid disappointment. Visiting out of season means fewer crowds, and with mild winter temperatures, outdoor activities can be enjoyed through all four seasons.
Know Before You Go
- Wekiwa Springs State Park is north of downtown Orlando, about a 25-minute drive away. Parking lots are set by the two trailheads.
- There are day-use fees for all Florida State Parks, and campsite booking fees also apply.
- Facilities at Florida Caverns include a restaurant and concession stand, restrooms, a playground, and picnic areas with grills. Bikes, kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards can be rented at the park on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Black bears are present at Wekiwa Springs State Park, so keep food and garbage secure in camping and day-use areas, and follow the park’s bear safety guidelines.
- There are accessible restrooms, campsites, and picnic areas at Wekiwa Springs. The springs also have a ramp and chair lift to enter the swimming area.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
This natural playground is the antithesis to Orlando’s nearby theme parks.
Less than a half-hour drive from downtown Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park is a lush pocket of wilderness and the perfect antidote to Florida’s amusement parks. Escape to the lush riverbanks and wooded trails and let nature entertain you instead. Cool off with a swim at the star attraction—Wekiwa Springs—then set out to explore more than 40 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The oak tree-fringed shores and wildlife of Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River are best admired by kayak or canoe, while campers can choose between the busy family campground or four remote primitive camps
Less than a half-hour drive from downtown Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park is a lush pocket of wilderness and the perfect antidote to Florida’s amusement parks. Escape to the lush riverbanks and wooded trails and let nature entertain you instead. Cool off with a swim at the star attraction—Wekiwa Springs—then set out to explore more than 40 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The oak tree-fringed shores and wildlife of Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River are best admired by kayak or canoe, while campers can choose between the busy family campground or four remote primitive camps
Activities in the park
1 campground in Wekiwa Springs State Park
Stretch out at Wekiwa Springs Campground, where the 60 wooded sites, nestled among longleaf pines and rolling hills, offer the ultimate seclusion. Each site here comes equipped with water and electric hookups, a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. If you want to rough it a bit more, check out Wekiwa’s primitive sites; some are located off the hiki Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Wekiwa Springs State Park draws visitors year-round, but peak season runs from May through September. During this period, the park often reaches capacity, and late arrivals will be turned away—plan to arrive as close to opening time as possible to avoid disappointment. Visiting out of season means fewer crowds, and with mild winter temperatures, outdoor activities can be enjoyed through all four seasons.
Know Before You Go
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