Silver Springs Natural Adventure: Kayaking & Glass Bottom Tours

Excellent place! is a must visit if you love nature. From the moment you step into the park, you’re greeted by the stunning natural beauty of one of America’s largest springs. The glass bottom boat tours are a must-do, offering a unique view of the underwater world. If you’re feeling more adventurous, renting a clear kayak is an incredible way to explore the springs and spot wildlife up close. The park is well-maintained, with clean facilities and plenty of amenities. The cafe serves delicious food, perfect for a quick bite after a day of exploring. Whether you’re into hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing in nature, Silver Springs State Park has something for everyone. It’s a perfect spot for a family outing or a peaceful solo retreat. Highly recommended

The cabins of the State park are what I will review of our stay this year as well as the museum & pioneer village. We had rented the cabin not knowing what to expect other than what was in the pictures online & I can say it was over & above our expectations. This is absolutely worth every penny spent. We had a wonderful visit it was comfortable sleeping in the beds it was extremely clean & well kept. Very spacious with everything supplied that you needed ( I would add marshmallow roasters for the campfire haha) we only had to bring some food for the fridge & a deck of cards for fun. Oh & good book because you have no TV but isn’t that what you’re supposed to go to a cabin for? We were lucky enough to go to the pioneer village & the museum the weekend we were there (not open every weekend so check the website) it is worth seeing $2 to visit the museum the volunteers are so knowledgeable

Absolutely breathtaking! The water is crystal clear. The paths and boardwalk walkway through the park is great for viewing. I saw turtles, all sorts of birds, monkeys and a manatee. I took the 30 minute boat ride but recommend the 90 minute one if you have time.

This is a beautiful, well-maintained state park. All of the staff we encountered were extremely friendly and helpful. We did the extended (1.5 hour) glass boat tour. I think this is a bit of a gamble. When you do this, you have greater chances of seeing things like manatees, monkeys, gators, etc because it’s longer and travels further down the river. However, when you don’t encounter those animals (I know they’re wild animals and there’s no control of them) it’s a bit of a struggle because it’s hard to justify the extra time/money. Also, all of the boats are enclosed aside from one, and for some reason that is the boat used for the extended tour. They also make you board last if you have children because of the life jacket placement on the boats. I was prepared to be under cover the whole time, but because we were squished into the tail end of the boat I ended up being in the sun for 90% of the 90 minute boat ride which was a bit frustrating. Boarding last we also ended up in a corner seat which means I didn’t have a good view of the glass and it was difficult to turn around and see anything behind me. Again, it also felt very cramped and for 90 minutes this was a struggle for me personally. I am sure that this is an extremely rare experience for most people, but it was definitely frustrating as we arrived at the park over an hour before our boat tour time and went to line up at the dock early as well. It was a bit of a letdown.

Stunningly beautiful. The 2 hour kayak ride is a must. I've never kayaked and I can't swim, but I couldn't recommend it enough. If you love nature and have a healthy level respect for the wildlife, you have to take a kayak out and explore the spring. There are alligators, manatees, macaques and venomous snakes - and I saw it all! The wider river looks like the Amazon too. Truly one of the most beautiful places in America.