Manatees in the St. John's River

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(2.1K) · State park in Orange City, United States
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Blue Spring State Park in Orange City is a must-visit destination for travelers looking for outdoor adventure all year round. You can hike the park's multiple …

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Jan 19, 2025
Fantastic experience seeing manatees, fish, and various birds. We went on a day that had rained though the forecast advised it would be done around 1:00 pm. So that’s when we went. There were no line… Full review by gk4uncc
Jan 12, 2025
Absolutely stunning! One of those places i always wanted to visit, but never quite made it. Did not disappoint, there were apparently 399 manatees the day we visited, I didn't count, but there wer… Full review by Explorer45064404690
Jan 2, 2025
We loved our guided kayak tour with Courtney! She clearly loved her job and we enjoyed her knowledge of the park. We saw alligators, numerous birds and manatees. It was a peaceful, beautiful morning … Full review by CRstar77
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Questions & answers

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Can a nonresident purchase a day pass to visit several S.P. of Flordia
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Think each has their own admission fee. I think one was $6 /car. You can pre-buy the admission on line . floridastateparks has a website ( wouldn’t let me post a link ).
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Answer by Sarah S · Jan 6, 2023
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Has anyone been here in late March and seen Manatees or will that be too late in the season?
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Prime time is November - February so you may see some stragglers if you’re lucky and it’s cooler temps outside!
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Is the parking space easily full? Do we need to get there very early?
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Yes it fills up pretty early. It is a popular place.
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Answer by Paul C · Jan 18, 2022
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How do I find out if there are any scheduled activities or special events occurring in a state park near me?
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You also can call your local state park and ask if there are any upcoming events or ranger-led activities.
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