Posted in Florida Nature May 16, 2018 by Marisa Roman

The Natural Swimming Hole In Florida That Will Take You Back To The Good Ole Days

Shimmering blue water, sunshine overhead, and millions of gallons of fresh spring water pumping naturally underground. If someone asked what would make for a perfect natural swimming hole, this would be a great answer. Which is why when many Floridians, and guests to Florida, ask for suggestions on where to spend a summer afternoon cooling off, the most obvious answer is Silver Glen Springs.

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If you’re looking for the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Florida, consider Silver Glen Springs.

Smack dab in the Ocala National Forest, Silver Glen Springs is a beautiful area where guests come to swim in a natural spring-fed swimming hole.

Imagine stunning scenery, crystal clear water, all surrounded by towering pine, oak, and cedar trees.

The natural water playground is fed by 65 million gallons of water on a daily basis which makes for the perfect way to stay refreshed.

While there are parts of Silver Glen Springs which can be accessed by boat, many of the swimming areas are free from boat traffic, making it the perfect swim spot.

Surrounding the swimming hole, there are BBQ pits and picnic tables where guests can bring food to make an entire day out of the adventure.

It should be noted that Silver Glen Springs can become quite crowded at high traffic times, so if you’re looking to avoid crowds, you might want to choose the day to visit wisely.

But once you see how clean and clear the water is, you'll be happy that you took the time to visit.

And for those who would like to visit Silver Glen Springs by boat, you can pull up along the edge and anchor near by.

Make a day out of visiting this natural swimming hole spring and see for yourself why Silver Glen Springs is the ultimate summer spot.

You can visit Silver Glen Springs by using the address located below:

5301 North Highway 19, Ft. McCoy, Fl 32134

Silver Glen Springs does require an entrance fee into the park which is $5.50 per person. The operational hours for the springs are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but do vary by season. In order to find out more information about Silver Glen Springs, visit the website.

Have you ever been to Silver Glen Springs in Florida? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section! Otherwise, if you’re looking for other ways to spend a summer afternoon in Florida, check out this incredibly romantic sunset wine cruise in Key West.