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One of the world's largest and deepest fresh water springs highlights
the almost 6,000-acre Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park.
The bowl of the spring covers approximately three acres. The
water temperature remains a relatively constant 70 degrees year-round.
A record peak flow from the spring on April 11, 1973 was measured
at 14,325 gallons per second - equal to 1.2 billion gallons per
day!
Visitors may observe the natural serene beauty of the Wakulla
Spring and river from boat tours offered daily. Two types of boat
tours are available.
The glass bottom boat, operating when the water is clear, allows
visitors to view the deep spring and clearly see the mouth of
the cavern 125 feet below. Fish and fossilized mastodon bones
can be seen in the spring depths.
The pristine river and sanctuary provide a natural habitat for
an abundance of wildlife. The three-mile riverboat tour offers
a chance to observe alligators, birds, turtles and occasionally
white-tailed deer and wild turkey.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days
a year.
Driving Directions
Traveling East on I-10 (Exit 28). Take SR-263 (Capitol Circle)
South 12 miles. Turn right (South) onto US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville
Hwy) for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd) for
6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn Right
into Park entrance.
From West I-10(Exit 30). Take SR-61 (Thomasville Rd) South. Continue
on SR-61 thru Tallahassee for 10 miles. Take US-319/SR-61 (Crawfordville
Hwy) South for 2 miles. Bear left onto SR-61(Wakulla Springs Rd)
for 6 miles. Turn left onto SR-267 at flashing stop light. Turn
Right into Park entrance.
Park Fees
Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra
Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual
Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00
Guest Rooms
$75.00 - $105.00
Boat Tour Fees
Adult Tour $6.00
Child Tour, children 12 and under $4.00
Charter Boat Tour $200.00
Pontoon Charter $50.00
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park 550 Wakulla Park Drive
Wakulla Springs, Florida 32327 Phone: 850-224-5950 Fax: Contact
Park for Number Park Manager: Sandy Cook
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