You may have found Ponce de Leon Springs State Park while looking for a refreshing place to take a summer swim, but the park offers many more experiences for the explorer who dares venture a bit …

De Leon Springs State Park offers visitors a Florida experience that includes a recreational swimming area and a fascinating history. Take a walk through this majestic park before enjoying the crystal …

Bird-watching is fun at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park. Birds like brown creeper and golden-crowned kinglet are possible at this site; your chances improve with your ability to identify birds by sound.

When the park reaches capacity, admission is closed, with periodic reopening of admission for the remainder of the day. Reservations can be made in person, or over the phone with mailed in payment.

Observe natural wonders of the park while strolling down one of two trails that meander through a floodplain forest. Tours are available upon request, or be adventurous and see it for the first time as …

Each seats 50 to 60 people and has a large grill, water and electricity. Pavilions 3 and 4 are $45 plus tax. Each seats 40 to 50 people and has a large grill and water but no electricity. Scuba Diving …

Although not literally the fountain of youth that Juan Ponce de Leon hoped to find when he landed in Florida in 1513, the spring bearing his name has been a refreshing detour for many visitors over the …

De Leon Springs State Park offers a half-mile, wheelchair-accessible paved nature trail with interpretive signs. The trail passes through a floodplain forest with cypress, hardwoods and other plants native to …

Park admission is required to visit and dine at the Old Sugar Mill Pancake House. The Old Sugar Mill Pancake House is open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. For lighter fare, sandwiches and snacks can be …

Tourism and the state’s population increased dramatically after World War II, which led to the attractions era of the 1950s to 1960s with Ponce de Leon Springs featuring a water-skiing elephant.