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Ginnie Springs Outdoors

7300 NE Ginnie Springs Rd, High Springs, Florida 32643-9102 USA

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“one of the clearest springs in Florida”

Located on the Santa Fe River in High Springs Florida, Ginnie Springs is one of the clearest springs in Florida. The 72-degree water is perfect for river tubing, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Visitors to Ginnie Springs Outdoors can enjoy camping (wilderness sites or sites with electricity), an overnight rental cottage, picnicking, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, river tubing and volleyball. Groups and families alike enjoy Ginnie Springs Outdoors, making it the perfect Florida vacation! Under the surface is a spectacular underwater world with huge grottos, colorful fish, and millions of gallons of fresh water gushing from the Florida Aquifer. The 7 natural springs of Ginnie Springs Outdoors provides some of the best Florida scuba diving and PADI certification and training around. Our independent instructors specialize in open-water, cave, cavern, and advanced diving. Ginnie Springs Outdoors is privately owned and has been in business since 1976. It is a world-renowned dive destination and campground located just outside of High Springs in Florida. Ginnie Springs receives no state or federal funding. We are a PADI 5 Star facility. We offer PADI certification at all levels for scuba diving enthusiasts. Be sure your next Florida vacation includes kayaking, canoeing, river tubing, swimming, and exploring our miles of underwater caves and caverns. Enjoy our seven crystal-clear, freshwater springs nestled in over 200 wooded acres along the banks of the Santa Fe River in Florida. Each day, the 7 separate springs of Ginnie Springs Outdoors discharge hundreds of millions of gallons of crystal-clear water that is a constant 72 degrees, year round.

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17 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

4.6 Access
4.6 Location
3.3 Cleanliness
3.2 Site Quality
2.0 Noise

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Verizon 4G/5G

Confirmed by 6 users | Last reported on December 28, 2021

AT&T 4G/5G

Confirmed by 6 users | Last reported on April 21, 2021
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Reviewed by
louannyates

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
July 22, 2020
Rated 5.0

We had an amazing time here with all 4 of our teenagers. The water is breathtaking. We tent camped along the riverside and it was perfect. We will definitely be back

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Reviewed by
Greek_nomad

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September 12, 2014
Rated 4.0

When we went camping at Ginnie Springs we really enjoyed the place and the clean water. We did some tubing and went to bed very early because we were tired.

People were having fun partying and drinking. Not a bad idea if you go to a place like this and you are young and full of energy. But the next day, when we walked around and saw the trashy environment that was left from last night, we were very disappointed.Even my kids commented that this was disrespectful!

Despite all this you can really have fun while being there and there are loads of activities for you and your children to do.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Luisa

  • 332 Reviews
  • 190 Helpful
July 14, 2014
Rated 3.0

I've not been but was considering and read this stellar review, too good to pass up re-posting here:

"If your idea of fun is 200 beautiful acres of nothing but loud, shirtless, beer drinking, truck driving, ATV driving idiots, then this place is for you my friend. One word of caution, watch where you step, the entire park is covered in beer bottle caps that shine in the Florida sunshine.....even in the springs! It's a damn crying shame that such a beautiful place is being absolutely trashed. This place has sooooo much potential that is going down the drain. It's probably a great place during the week when everyone who has a job is working, but I would avoid the place on the weekends and when school is out...that is if these people actually go to school!? As far as the springs themselves are concerned, they are a site to behold and are fantastic and beautiful. The staff was very helpful and kind, but the camp sites are left wanting. Very dirty, lots of trash and the electric and water hook ups are on the wrong side of the sites! Did get to see some wild life other than the naked drunks......several wild turkeys and a hawk visited our site. The best thing that could happen to Ginnie Springs would be for the State or Federal government to come in and make it a park!"

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Reviewed by
Campendium

May 29, 2019
Rated

Camp here at least 2x a year. Love it. Beautiful kept, great springs and tube run. Plenty of showers and bathrooms. Electric available if needed. Always a must. Can get a little out of control on the weekends & holidays. Still a lot of fun.

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Nightly Rate: $25.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: N/A

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
3 Noise

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Reviewed by
mmgarner1

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January 02, 2020
Rated

When I told a friend we were headed to Ginnie Springs for the week of New Year's Eve, she had nothing nice to say about it - expensive, crowded, no privacy, etc. With reservations made and nowhere else available, we went anyway and we are so glad we did.

Negatives out of the way first: Camping prices are per person and electric is an additional $10/night, which means we paid about $60/night for a water and electric site. Also, no pets, so if you're traveling with your dog, you're outta luck unless you have a registered assistance/service dog and proof of certification. No fire rings, but ground fires are allowed. Each site has a grill, which we had to clean out - it was full of leaves and wet ashes from previous campers. For $60/night, there should be full hookups, sites should be clean and there should be a fire ring.

A lot of the water/electric sites near the office were tightly packed together, but the sites on our loop were well spaced with foliage between sites. Sites are heavily shaded. Camping here in the off season is great - we had no direct neighbors at all. There's daily on-site garbage pickup. They even supply a bag. Bath houses were heated and clean. Showers were big and water was hot with good pressure. We were a very short walk from the river and all the springs. It takes about five minutes to walk from one spring to the next. Each has a deck and steps. The springs are 72 degrees year 'round. We rented tubes (can't remember the price but it was really reasonable) and did the tube run down the river, and swam in the crystal-clear springs. Snorkels, masks, fins, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards are also available for rental.

We did a lot of hiking and walking and thoroughly enjoyed visiting each of the springs. Each is pretty in its own way. There's a ton of tent camping along the river - first come/first served. It would be a great place to tent camp with a large group.

On spring and summer holidays and weekends, the line to get in for a day pass can be a couple hours long. Try to arrive on a weekday to avoid that craziness.

Overall, we really enjoyed camping here and would definitely do it again despite the cost per night.

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Nightly Rate: $50.00

Days Stayed: 5

Site Number: 82

5 Access
5 Location
4 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
4 Noise

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Reviewed by
Campendium

July 26, 2020
Rated

I stayed here for one night on my way to Savannah. It was a Monday night and while there was still at least 1,000 people there, I was told that on weekends there can be as many as 20,000. I would recommend going and staying on a weeknight. Camping is primitive. There are no sites, so spots by the river are first come first serve. They are taken pretty quickly, I assume. To be honest, the night I stayed there reminded me more of my time camping at Bonnaroo than any typical camping experience. Older campers might have a hard time here. It’s loud all night. There’s a lot of young people. I heard people arguing about stuff being stolen off their picnic table. I was alone when I went there, so I am super excited to go back with friends someday. It’s a real party spot, for sure! The river is amazing. Bring your snorkeling gear!

I would rate my experience very highly, but cleanliness, site quality, and noise definitely would be a problem for some.

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Nightly Rate: $24.00

Days Stayed: 0

Site Number: -

5 Access
5 Location
2 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
1 Noise

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AT&T 4G

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Reviewed by
Campendium

September 03, 2020
Rated

We arrived on Thursday and found our site very quickly. The staff is very friendly and always ready to help. Thursday and Friday were very nice, easy access to everything. Friday night and Saturday, totally different experience. LOUD MUSIC until 3:00am, it was horrible!!! Saturday morning the area was so crowded with people you could not move around the campground. You had to walk everywhere. I have issues with my legs, so walking distances if difficult for me. On Thursday and Friday, we parked the truck at our chosen exit and then walked to where we wanted to get in. Saturday, that was not an option and the springs were so crowded it was like bumper boats. We will visit again, but only on a Monday-Thursday timeframe. Bugs were really bad, so just sitting outside around the site was not as relaxing as usual, so need to be prepared for that. Understand where you are, there are snakes around, so be cautious and alert, I almost placed my hand on one.

The town of High Springs (15 miles away) was quaint and very enjoyable. We visited many of the shops, got some ice cream at the Florida Creamery (well worth the visit) and had dinner at the Great Outdoors Restaurant. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon in town.

Although Friday night and Saturday were a bust for us, I must give props to the staff. I took our tubes back early Saturday morning as soon as we realized there was no way we would get on the river that day. They refunded our costs for the day without hesitation. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

This is a wonderful place to come, if you come at the right time, which is not Friday-Sunday. We will definitely be back, but be more selective of the day of the week. I have seen other reviews that state "there or no sites, just first come first serve". That is not entirely accurate. The campground is broken up into two areas basically, open camping and reserved camping. If you have a camper/RV and need full-hook ups there are sites available that require a reservation. The cost covers your campsite and admission to the Springs. So the $48 per night, cover BOTH of those items. Also, if you are camping, come in the night before. For example, if you plan to be on the water on Thursday, come in on Wednesday night, relax, get up early Thursday morning and be on the water all day. Check-out time is not until 1 hour before sunset. So for us we came in Thursday midday, and did not have to leave until 8:00pm Saturday night. A normal stay in a State Park would have had us arrive late Thursday and be gone by by 11am Satuday morning. So your "on-site" time is much longer. So the extra cost is worth the time.

Cell service with AT&T was sketchy at times. We did manage some moments with 2 bars, but most was 1 bar or nothing.

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Nightly Rate: $48.00

Days Stayed: 3

Site Number: 039

5 Access
5 Location
3 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
1 Noise

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Reviewed by
Nick Peterson

  • 2 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
October 11, 2020
Rated

With this campground, you pay per person, and then only pay about $15 for the electric/water. There is no sewer hookup, and only one dump station.

Heads Up - NO PETS ALLOWED. Strictly enforced.

Phone and internet coverage is almost non-existent. There is good Wifi by the camp office, but you must be within 100 feet of the office to get it, it does not reach any sites.

The camping was nice and rustic. Multiple trees. I was able to get my '43 Diesel Pusher into a spot without much difficulty. Although, the site was not level, and my front wheels were off the ground.

This place is a party town on the weekend, and is very sleepy during the week...so take your pick! The primary attraction is floating down the river in a tube while enjoying your favorite beverage. Being close to UF, there are many college kids here on the weekend. There are also many parties, reunions, family gatherings, etc. Most people come and set up a tent near the water. The Campground is not by the water, but has fewer party people running through it.

We enjoyed our stay, but it's not for everyone.

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Nightly Rate: $60.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: 71

3 Access
4 Location
4 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
2 Noise

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Reviewed by
Campendium

March 21, 2021
Rated

Do not camp here unless you don't care about Covid, you're on Spring break or you plan to party well into the night! We were really disappointed with our experience here. We should have known when reading the site rules. It said kegs aren't allowed, which we joked about at the time. The gatekeepers refused to wear masks when we entered, even after we asked politely. As we made our way to the site, we saw that not one person was masked, and large groups of people (teens and adults alike) were gathered together tightly. Music was blasting everywhere, and the smoke from the campfires was oppressive. There was no enforcement of any of the long list of rules. The springs themselves were lovely but surrounded by maskless, partying teens. We had a hard time sleeping due to the noise and smoke. We left after the first night and will not be back.

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Nightly Rate: $70.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 90

3 Access
3 Location
2 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
1 Noise

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Reviewed by
Campendium

April 12, 2021
Rated

The college kids are out of control. Drugs and loud music galore. Have fun trying to sleep or enjoy the beautiful park. What a shame. Found a pair of underwear out in the woods. Will come back for a day trip.

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Nightly Rate: $41.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 76

5 Access
4 Location
2 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
- Noise

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Ginnie Springs Outdoors

7300 NE Ginnie Springs Rd
High Springs, Florida
32643-9102 USA
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