Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area

Grab a mask and snorkel some of the most clear and stunning water in the state. As the sun shines, rainbows play across the bottom of the crystal-clear spring basin at Silver Glen Springs. This beautiful spot along the edge of the Big Scrub in the Ocala National Forest offers a spring run that pours out into Lake George, the largest of the St. Johns River Chain of Lakes.

Both a popular day use recreation area and an important archaeological site, Silver Glen Springs showcases the delicate balance between enjoyment of the outdoors and preservation of irreplaceable resources.

The admission fee for day-use is $12 per person daily.

Activities: Swimming, Picnicking, Hiking, Canoeing

Restrooms: Portable Toilets available with Changing Area

Amenities: 58 Picnic Tables, 30 Pedestal Grills, 10’x15’ Canoe/Kayak Launching Deck
Policies and fees are subject to change. For more information on the Ocala National Forest pet policy please call the Lake George District Ranger Office at 352-625-2520. For more information on fees, please visit the concessionaire at https://www.naventure.com/outdoor-adventures-florida. Fees are subject to change without notification.

Many of our Day Use areas will be moving online for payment, instead of having a fee tube. Please download the Recreation.gov app before visiting, so you can simply use Scan & Pay the fees. Fee tubes will no longer be available at these sites after 2022.