Royal Springs Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
Royal Springs Suwannee River Wilderness Trail in O’Brien, FL is a beautiful and well-maintained natural park known for its clear blue spring water maintained at 72 degrees year-round. The park offers swimming with a diving platform, hiking trails, picnic areas with barbecue grills and tables, and amenities like public restrooms and wheelchair accessible facilities. Dogs are allowed to swim, making it a great family-friendly destination with plenty of shaded areas and paved walkways. There is a $5 per car entry fee as of late 2024. The park is noted for its serene environment and suitability for both kids and dogs.
Reviews
I love Royal Springs!
Bring the dogs they are allowed to swim here!
There’s no fee to get in either.
They have grills for cooking out , picnic tables and hiking trails!
Bring the whole family and spend a day right next to the Suwannee River while swimming in 72 degree water ! Clear and fresh!
This is the best springs in Florida!
Beautiful very clean park with paved walkways, picnic area and a nice well kept boat ramp. We were there in February so no one was swimming. The walkways down to the water are well built, one had a rock climbing wall (pictured) to get out of the water. It was posted “No dogs allowed” once we got halfway down into the park but we did have our dogs with us. No sign posted at the entrance that we saw. It is close to Peacock Springs so check them both out.
Well maintained park, 5 $ admission, short walk to the springs. The swimming area is beautiful with super clear water and very light current. We visited on Saturday, December 28, and there were maybe 10 other people. We enjoyed beautiful spring, towering trees, and serene vibes, but I can imagine it gets very crowded during summer. Spring is about 30-40 feet deep and great for easy diving down to the submerged platform . Diving deck was a very nice plus. Water is 72 degrees year round, so it’s swimmable even in a dead of winter . Overall, it’s a great place, and I will definitely visit again, but not when it’s super crowded.
We highly recommend this beautiful spring! Definitely worth the drive the water is so blue, you can jump from a platform! There are many tables and grilles and pavilions to enjoy! We cooked there today! Thank you Florida for being so beautiful!
I’ve known of this place for many years, so much so at the time it didn’t even have but maybe 20 reviews. It was always free to get in. But here we are a year has gone by and it’s official, they will be charging NULL/car payment via card only starting in the next week or two. (It’s 11/6/2024).
We met a diver who said it’s about 40 feet deep with a cavern.
The water is pretty cold at about 71/72° year round.
If you’re an avid spring jumper — there’s no changing area, no showers, no lifeguard, no rentals, & no food.
There was an emergency phone.