Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

My boyfriend Joe went for an early morning swim in the springs. We were camping in the park for the weekend. I took this from the jumping platform.
My boyfriend Joe went for an early morning swim in the springs. We were camping in the park for the weekend. I took this from the jumping platform.
This is a smaller spring adjacent to the main Blue Springs.
A short but picturesque kayak run near Rum Island Park and Gilchrist County Blue Springs State Park. You can continue kayaking down the Santa Fe River from the springs which has several put in and take out points passing additional springs.

Popular places to visit

Blue waters of the spring basin drop down to the rocky cavern entrance at Ginnie Ballroom, Ginnie Springs, Florida

Ginnie Spring

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ginnie Spring during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Ginnie Spring

Playground

After visiting Playground, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Playground

McCall Park

Explore the great outdoors at McCall Park, a lovely green space in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

McCall Park

Columbia Rise

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Columbia Rise during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Columbia Rise

High Springs Library Branch

High Springs Library Branch is just one of the places to see in High Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

High Springs Library Branch

High Springs City Hall

High Springs City Hall is just one of the places to see in High Springs, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

High Springs City Hall

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