Wakulla Springs State Park

Common questions about Wakulla Springs State Park

• Where is Wakulla Springs State Park?

  Wakulla Springs State Park is at 465 Wakulla Park Dr, Wakulla Springs, FL 32327, Florida. It sits along I-10, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at Wakulla Springs State Park?

  Typical hours: 8am–sunset. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Wakulla Springs State Park like to visit on a family road trip?

  Twenty minutes south of Tallahassee, Wakulla Springs is one of the deepest freshwater springs in the world. Take the glass-bottom boat tour and watch manatees, alligators, and turtles cruise beneath you in water so clear it doesn't look real. They filmed Creature from the Black Lagoon here and the old lodge is like stepping into 1937. If your family has been trapped on I-10 for two days, this is the palate cleanser. The swimming area is cold and spectacular.

• Is Wakulla Springs State Park family-friendly?

  Yes — Wakulla Springs State Park earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

• How long should families plan to stay at Wakulla Springs State Park?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Wakulla Springs State Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.