It’s all that and more! As my visit was February 9 with an expected high of 77, I didn’t know how crowded it would be! We watched a video warning us of very crowded waits to get in… they only take the first 250 cars. I panicked a bit and rushed to get there by 9:30 am and… we were the fifth car! We rented tubes for $9 each… ( big black adult kjnd,,, fortunately found two in the huge pile with smaller holes for 7 year olds. But at $9 each? I would have been better buying two cheap-o ones somewhere and bringing them. ( but as I’m from out of state, where would I have found them in the Orlando area? ) They were so bulky, one fit in the rental car truck and the second literally was in the front seat with me, obstructing my view somewhat… but then, we only drive another mile or two (and slowly) and once at the park, they were terrific! We first took at bit of a walking tour…to the spring head where the water felt downright toasty! Not the 68 degrees stared for some reason. We had a marvelous walk across the stream meandering through the lovely palms and high trees, chased a few wild turkeys, and set our dear down next to the sweet beach area downstream a bit. As it was not at all crowded, we spread our boughten food ( a Laura Ingalls Wilder word) all over a private picnic table. The grounds are immaculate with just a few parking places in each section by picnic tables… not one giant lot. Very cozy. The playground was lovely too. The birds sang, the playing kids enjoyed the sand and water, and the cost was just $5 to get in ( plus the tubes for $18.) Highly recommend!

Great place to spend a day with the family, very pretty and affordable. Avoid high season or go really early to be able to go in. Take your own food or snacks you may take your tube or rent one at the entrance. There are shallow areas or deep areas to choose from.

Stunning place! Natural lazy rivers with crystal clear water. Bring your own tube and pump to blow it, or rent one outside the park. There is a Designated swim area shallow enough for little kids. Playground on site. Picnic tables and charcoal grills available on a first comes first served basis. Arrive before 6am and get in line! We arrived at 6am and were #68 in line. We walked all the way to the gate and the first 5 cars spent the night there, they said. The lady in front of our car said the last time she came she was there at 6am and didn’t make it into the park. There is a limited capacity. You are warned! Come as early as you can to guarantee you can come in. Enjoy the cold water

A Wonderful hidden gem just an hour away from Disney. My teen daughters and I visited on a Tuesday, during spring break/ March. I saw all the reviews that said "go early." I'm thinking in the summer and weekends this is a must. We arrived in the lineup at 7:30am (park opens at 8am) and had no problem getting in (and there were several cars in line to get in behind us). We brought our own pool floats and stopped at Walmart for goggles. We had an amazing time! Very excited to use the goggles to see clearly to the bottom. The 1/2 mile float was our favorite part. Just beware there are sharp rocks that will eat up your legs on the float path if you are not in a tube (with legs up). Really clean park, great picnic sports, nice food stand, clean bathrooms. Only $5 for the whole car to enter. Very happy with this find!

Beatiful beautiful. Probably the best slring park in florida. Come with your family it is so much fun. Crystal clear water. It has a deep part which the best part of this spring. Bring beach shoes it makes it easier. Also rent a tube it is so much fun.