Kelly Park - Rock Springs

It's ok, I can see this place being super popular as a local swimming hole. But I can't see traveling a far distance to visit. This place gets so much hype but I've honestly seen so many better springs to visit. The facilities are basic, lots of area for picnics and space so people aren't on top of each other. The fact that people drive here and get in line at 4 am to wait to get in ... I will not understand that. Reasonable price to enter. Concessions were closed. Definitely bring your own tube to float down the lazy river. LOTS OF ROCKS. The only deep area is at the spring head "cave".

Such a chill spot! The water is clear, cold, and perfect for tubing or just relaxing. You can bring your own float or rent one outside. It’s also a great place to just sit by the water and read a book — super peaceful vibes. And guess what — the gators didn’t get me, so I lived to tell the story 😂 Definitely coming back, I loved it here!

Lovely public park in Apopka, Fl. Festuring natural springs that have been turned into a "lazy river" and pond. Very clean, with picnic facilities, bathrooms, concessions and parking. Recommended for chill day with the family.

Beautiful natural spring. Spent the afternoon there with family while visiting and highly recommend if you are in the area. The park is extremely clean has plenty of parking and ample restrooms and changing areas.

Great Orange County Park located close to the rock Springs wildlife management area. There are over 20 RV sites in the camping area of generous proportion to accommodate a large camper or multiple tents. The sites are well-maintained and only lack sewage hook up although there is a dump station located on your way towards the exit. The springs are not far from the camping area, but I would recommend bringing a bicycle or scooters for faster access to the springs.

One of my favorite parks! The lazy river experience is amazing. The spring water is crystal clear. The water temperature is good enough to have a relaxing time on a sunny day. There are lifeguards at points and during my visit with my friends, we had 0 encounters with any alligator. We spotted an otter. We went on a sunday so ended up being there at 5:30 AM in the morning in the queue. Yes, lots of folks visit this place and hence coming early is recommended. We got our own tubes from walmart, if you want one, you can rent one outside the park. The shop is open early morning. There’s restroom, kids play area, ample parking spots inside. Overall a fun experience

We got there 6:15 am on Sunday because last Sunday it was full at 9am and we couldn’t get in. No joke, its very popular. Park is amazing and well maintained. Lots of lifeguards, staff and always a police onsite. Bring your own tube or rent before the entrance at king tube- $9 per tube. Loved the experience and how organized it is. The whole course down takes an average of 20 minutes.

Beautiful park! Absolutely worth it but definitely get there at 6/6:15, we got there at that time and still had people ahead of us! You can bring your own food but they also have a concession stand.

First let me tell you we came on a Monday morning at 830 and got in pretty easy because school just started back but from what I understand this is an extremely busy spring.. there's a place about a mile before park says last chance tubes so if you do not have a raft you brought in you might wanna stop at this spot and get one if you intend to tube on lazy river because the park concession stand does not rent any. It was $ 3 per person so we paid $6 for us two. Tubes were $9 each at the last chance so not bad price to have fun for day. There's a good size spring with a few streams leading down to it and past it a little way. It's got lot of big rocks and you could see fish in crystal clear water.. there is several areas where you can enter the water with stairs and railings..we had a great time.. also if you wanna take pictures I suggest getting the waterproof bag for your phone prior to coming.. the concession stand sells them if you forget but here I think we paid $17 so plan ahead.. also they sell burgers and fries and other food items but your allowed a small cooler so you can make sandwiches and bring them just make sure to leave your area as clean as when you came so we can all keep enjoying these beautiful spots! We had a great time.

It's a wonderful place for the family, more for tubing than swimming. I managed to swim around the little 'island' a few times. On one side, it was against the current and on the narrow side its with the current - the speed is unbelievable, -:) almost thinking of next olympics ha ha ha. A water snake swam by me. There is an outdoor shower.

A very fun, affordable, and beautiful park... **IF** you can actually get in. We've visited this park many times over the years. The run from the springhead to larger pool area is excellent. It has a strong current and great scenery. The pool area is huge, and then there is also a second slower run that continues on past the large pool area. This park is really beautiful and I would come here many times per year, if I thought I could actually get in. This park is in desperate need of the following 2 changes: Change 1 : Advanced Reservations. This is the year 2024 for crying out loud. There is no reason why you couldn't create a system where folks can book in advance, a ticket for entry. I would happily pay several extra dollars for entry, if I knew I had a guaranteed admission for the day/time I want to attend. Honestly, who the heck wants to wake up at 5 A.M. on their day off, so they can get in line at 6 A.M. just to try and enter the springs at 8 A.M.??? Change 2: A "one in, one out" policy. So, currently the place fills up at 9 AM, and that's it, no one else admitted entry for the rest of the day?? How asinine is that? We were denied entry and while being denied entry, car after car exited the park. What kind of sense does that make? A more common sense approach needs to be applied here. Lastly, the county deputy "guarding" the entrance was very rude and disrespectful. I doubt that we'll ever return unless serious changes are made to the entrance policies. Bummer....

This place is amazing. Clean. Water stays 70s. Plenty of room to walk, lay, relax. They have grills. You have to reserve in advance. Place fills up pretty quick. They don't have floats for rent in the park. You have to rent it outside the park.

Absolutely gorgeous. A real natural lazy river I wanna go back! Make sure you call and make sure they have room. In busy season (summer) it gets so busy they limit how many people can go in

We went here in February (I know, I'm a slacker at posting). I found out about this place from a YouTube video and just had to go for my bday. It's a natural lazy River fed from the springs, with the clearest water you've ever seen. Only $3 for a car of 2 people, located just outside Orlando (Apopka). We tubed in Rock Springs, where the water is a refreshing 68 degrees year round (it didn't feel cold at all to me, even in February!) We had our own inner tubes, but just outside the park they have tubes for rent. When we arrived we were the only people in the park, but this was in February, and on a Friday. I guarantee it's not like that now (summer, over the weekend). They open at 8 am, but I've heard some people get in the car line as early as 4 am in the summer! There is a capacity of 280 vehicles and once reached, you can't get in until they let another 50 vehicles in at 1 pm. I also read the concession stand is not open in the winter, but it was, which I was very grateful for. There are picnic benches near the concession area, which is right in front of the "beach" where the run ends. Lots of people had staked out areas to sunbathe after we finished our first run, and would return to them after having their fill of playing in the beautiful water. The run itself is maybe a half mile long (don't quote me) and took us about 20 mins to float down. It was so pretty and we saw little minnows, but no other wildlife. We did the run twice and after eating and walking around a bit, the park was more full and we were ready to go. But if you brought kids here, I could totally see staying all day, especially if you're a tourist and need to take a day to have a break from the theme parks. I highly recommend this park and Rock Springs, and I plan on returning someday.

I haven't been to Kelly Park aka "Rock Springs" in over 15 years! It was exactly as I remembered it with some helpful upgrades. RENT A TUBE OUTSIDE OF THE PARK - THEY DO NOT RENT TUBES INSIDE THE PARK! It is $3 for a car with 1-2 people and $5 for a car with 3-5 people. We went on a weekday so it was not very crowded. Lots of parking available. There is bathrooms, changing rooms and concession stand also. We really enjoyed tubbing down the river and hanging out in the "pool" area. We set up our stuff under the pavilion in the shade. Be warned the squirrels are not afraid of you.

We had such a good time at this park. We came here Memorial Day weekend. The Park Rangers told us the day before that people line up at 6am to get into the park, which opens at 8am. We got there at 6:15 am and thank goodness we did or we wouldn't have gotten in. We rented tubes from a place 1 block from the entrance. We had so much fun tubing down the natural springs. The water was cool and refreshing. The springs are 68 degrees. The park has great facilities, bathrooms, bbq areas, covered pavilions, plenty of parking. I highly recommend visiting this park.

Beautiful! I will say the actual river ride is about 20 minutes long so it's a very short ride but it's small and cozy which is a nice change. It feels very familiar here. There's a place called king tires or something like that up the road that rents the tubes for $8 flat. Cash only! Get here early as they have limited spots. We ended up being the last car allowed in.

This is my favorite spring in Central Florida. It's smaller than others but large enough to find a spot for a picnic or to lounge in the sun. The water is clear and I love tubing down the short river run. They also have concessions and grills. Come early on the weekends and during breaks. The park reaches capacity early.

Such a gem. This park is absolutely breathtaking. It's well kept, the water is super clear and there's tons of fun stuff to do. They offer free grills and picnic tables, a volleyball net, kayaking, sand/beach areas and pavilions. You can bring your own grill as well. If you forget to bring a tube/float, they have them for rental for $9. You must rent at the bar up the street, BEFORE YOU ENTER THE PARK. They take your ID to make sure you bring your tube back, which is kind of annoying. But I'm sure the system works. Admission is roughly $3-$7 depending on how many people you have in your vehicle. Alcohol is not permitted. If you've thought about coming. Do it!!! So worth it.

Heavenly! We went on a not-so-warm summer day during a rainy spell and walked right in without a wait. This was on a weekday. Had THE best time. We tried to go back on the weekend, and it was already full by 9am. Go during the week if possible! We loved the beautifully clear waters with the gently flowing stream from the cold pumping spring. So many gorgeous rock formations and birds to view as you float by. Most areas are leisurely, but some areas can get a little dicey! The swimming area is crisp and cool and has some algae or plant life in some areas that make it "dark" which freaked me out a little. I liked staying in the "blue" areas as most people did. The good news is that there are stairs with handrails to get in and out of the swimming areas, so folks with mobility issues will find that helpful. You can bring coolers, chairs, food and your own floats. Floats must be smaller than 5 feet long. It is really a fun family-friendly place where you can set up "camp" and stay the whole day. Bring your snorkel and masks!

Our ultimate goal was to hit every spring in the Orlando area to kayak. While Kelly park didn't offer that, the decision to see Kelly park was one of the best decisions on our trip. One of the main attraction of Kelly park is to go tubing. Personal tubes are allowed as long as it meets the five feet or less requirement. The park does not rent out tubes but there is a local bar 5 minutes outside the park that rent tubes for about $8-$10. The start of the river can be discreet. Instead of going to the main swimming area behind the snack bar, go in the direction of the volleyballs courts where there will be stairs that will lead down to the very picturesque beginning. I have been loving blue, crystal clear water and this spring delivered. The river is a short 30 minutes to complete. Take the trail back to the start and complete it all over again. I could spend a whole day here but three hours sufficed before it started raining. The park closes at 6 PM and we went during December. We didn't have any trouble getting into the park but I read that its a must to get to the park early during the summer as the lines to get into the park can get long and its not a guaranteed.

I came here with a group of like 20 people (5 campsites) for my sons bday. We stayed 2 nights/3days. In order to reserve a campsite you need to do so online 45 days in advance, trust me you want to mark your calendar for that 45th day because there is only like 26 campsites total, and they WILL get reserved very quickly. We had an amazing time camping, the lots are a nice size, they each can hold 2 tents and 2 cars. They have water, an electrical outlet and a fire ring. Another huge bonus is their bathroom facilities, they're spacious and very clean with hot water. (Not like your typical campgrounds where they're dirty.) The park also has large pavilions with grills that can be reserved or used, they're very spacious and nice. All staff were very polite and friendly and the spring is beautiful. It's not a big spring, maybe 20 minutes total to reach the end by tube. You can either rent a tube outside the park or you can bring your own. The kayak deck was broken so nobody got to go kayaking, but that has to be my only complaint. We were really looking forward to kayaking and some of us packed ours which is a mission to do. Overall, I would definitely come back. Highly recommend for camping.

We came all the way from Texas and I was excited to go however I don't think we'd be back. Our first mistake was going on Memorial Day. Way too crowded! We got in line at 6:30am and the line was down the street. The park opens at 8am however we didn't enter the park until around 8:30am. If you have no tubes there is a place right on the corner to rent tubes (we were charged $9 per tube) We decided to try the tubing (which there are no signs to tell you which way to go) luckily a lifeguard helped me find the path. The water is cold however you get used to it. YOU DEFINITELY NEED SHOES! Tons of rocks at the bottom. A group of (obnoxious) teens were making a scene and splashing around yelling "shark" and no lifeguards stopped them even though they were doing this around small kids. The current is strong in some spots and unfortunately two young kids were swept away from their parents and were crying and screaming this happened to my daughter too (luckily a woman stopped her) so definitely tie your tubes together if doing this with young kids. I think this place is worth the visit on off season maybe

Tried four times and never gotten in here for one reason or another. Imma stop trying

Went on an off season day and loved it because we got the whole park to ourselves...played volleyball kids swam around the entire water trail....water was crystal clear and blue! So so gorgeous....we love the FL natural springs...this was our first time here and would definitely return but not in the summer because one can only imagine how packed it would be! Lucky for us going in February was perfect! Cold water didn't stop kids from swimming and jumping in!

Kelly Park Rock Springs- Florida A nice little paradise gem you can find here in Florida near Orlando. Spent the weekend taking a break from city life and indulge myself into serenity. This park is great for the whole family. Lazy river you can enjoy. Only $5.00 ( or more depending how many people you have in the vehicle). You cant beat that. But I will say this: It's a very popular park to where you need to come super early if you want to enjoy this scenic

In the words of my friend, this is the closest place to paradise! My new favorite spring, Rock Springs/Kelly Park seems to have it all - indoor and outdoor amenities, food, a great campground, clear water, various accessible ramps and stairs, along with a natural lazy river! The vegetation is lush and there aren't many fish specifies. The ones that are there are small schools that keep their distance most of the time. It's a great spot for underwater photography and snorkeling where it isn't too shallow. The actual mouth of the spring is inside a cave off-limits to visitors, but you can still see it from afar. The trails go around the camp and finish at either ends of the recreational areas. There are entrance fees, but they aren't high or individually priced, making it cost effective to bring larger groups! My only suggestion is to come as early as possible since it gets full fast!

Beautiful place to visit. It's a crowded and very popular place. Admission is three dollars per car. Lots of shade. Water is beautiful. Bring your tube if you have one, otherwise, you can rent a tube down the road a ways. recommended as one of the secret hidden spots of Central Florida. Do visit!

Experience of a lifetime. Perfect clear blue waters, beautiful jungle surrounding, calm park, plenty of places to picnic.

Love Kelly rock springs wish I would have taken pictures but because of the tubing I left everything in the car . Bring your own tune or before entering there is somewhere to rent one. You tube down a spring it's so nice crystal clear water. So much fun did it a few times. Then you can chill at the bottom.

My fiance and I recently visited Kelly Park and Rock Springs and it is GORGEOUS! We walked the Kelly park loop trail. We want to come back and enjoy tubing at the spring and tanning on the shore because it looks like an awesome experience. Entrance was $3, I think that's the price for up to 5 people, but don't quote me. There is a concession stand with a large variety of hot food from burgers, fries, and even funnel cake! The trails have beautiful views of the spring and a large variety of wildflowers. While walking the trail we looked behind us and even saw 2 deer walking down the patch behind us, it was a magical experience! I would definitely recommend this park for any nature lover and I will DEFINITELY be back! Rating from F to A+++ I give it an A+++!

One of my favorite places to go it's affordable great way to spend a hot day!! The water is crystal clear you can see the fishes turtles woodpecker's Deers be careful there have been some alligators spotted....jk

I've been living in Florida for about 30 years and have never visited any natural springs. Insane right! Well that all changed yesterday . Kelly Park's natural springs was pretty epic! So beautiful. The park is so pretty. The water is crystal clear and super refreshing. It was the perfect day because we had overcast skies and decent it wasn't too hot. There was a short line getting into the park at about 9:30 AM on a Friday. Nothing too crazy. Once we got inside, parking was pretty easy and close to the water. You can bring your own inner tubes or rent them just outside of the park for a few dollars per tube. I love the way the park is set up. A huge parking lot and so much nature around you, giving you a full nature/Springs experience. The spring water and surrounding areas are stunning. Nature at its best. We got in at the beginning of the springs on our tubes and rode the springs all the way down admiring the beauty all around us. The water is crystal clear so you can see everything. There are signs warning you about possible alligators and snakes but although it's not common to see them here, It's possible. It is Florida . The state of Florida posts these signs near every body of water because you just never know. The perfect day at the springs would be to pack a picnic basket and plenty of water/beverages to stay hydrated. Bring something to sit/lay on when you're not in the water. Bug spray and sunblock is highly recommended. Leave your valuables in your car because most people typically leave their stuff on land as they go through the springs. The park also offers canoeing which we didn't get time to do but I'm definitely doing that on my next visit. They also have a small beach area at the beginning of the springs specifically for children which is really cute. I highly recommend this spot and will be back soon!

I absolutely love this natural springs park. If you could avoid going on the weekend, I would highly suggest that. My first attempt on a weekend, the park has full at 7:20 am. Mind you, the park opens at 8 am. Apparently the people who are in line are there VERY EARLY.... I mean rooster crowing early! Those early birds get vouchers and once they are gone, that's it. The nice sheriff maintaining the park area let us know when we had attempted to get into the line for the park which was still early for a Saturday morning. My other two visits were on weekdays. Those were perfect. One weekend was a girls trip, and the second was a family trip because I liked it so much. The springs have a natural lazy river with a paved, cement path making it very easy to walk. There is a part of the path when you get out at the other end that is dirt. I would suggest wearing water shoes. While most people tube down the lazy river, a lot of others use a mask and snorkel to explore the water. If you do this, please be very careful as I have seen many people with raw skinned knees from hitting rocks or whatever else. The water is a refreshing 68 degrees which isn't really an issue with how hot it is in Florida. The first drop in the water will wake you up though. There is a concession stand, restrooms, some picnic areas, and plenty of space to set your area up. The park is very good about not allowing overcrowding. I love that. There is some cool wildlife. I have seen a deer, different birds, and fish. I haven't paddleboarded there, but where the springs end for tubing there is a bridge and on the opposite side I've seen the kayakers and paddleboarders if that is more your speed.

Never get a chance to get in the park because it's always full or closed for some reason. In a year, I tried to come visit 3 times & end up went to wekiva instead. I won't recommend this place to anyone. Staff is very rude.

Super super clean water and cool. You can rent a tube ($7) outside the park or bring your own. The fee to enter the park will be based on how many people in your vehicle, we're 2 people and we paid $3. We went on Tuesday around noon and there're a lot people, I guess weekends might be really busy. It's a natural park, they have people to check around the park, however, you might still see some wild animals so be careful and stay away from bushes and jungle. I saw one small snake (about 1 ft long) swim crossed the creek.

It's a fun area for swimming and picnics. I looked for walking trails and there wasn't much. Maybe two or three that we could find and one was the heavy traffic trail for swimmers to go from one end of the spring to the other. I would definitely go for swimming though, just not if you're looking for long walks. The park itself was cleanish. Facilities were really out of shape though. Of the five bathrooms at the parking lot, only one worked. The line was so long and it was a disgusting mess inside. Two of the other bathrooms were locked with no signs or park attendant around. You also have to pay $5 for entry to the park. They don't rent tubes there so bring your own beforehand if you plan on tubing down the spring. It's an okay park overall.

My first time here and it is such a nice and beautiful park. There is a natural lazy river here which is so great. We had a friend that lived in CA and currently in NY that was in shock of how nice and clear the water was. There are a couple entry points to get in. We got in at the middle at first and floated down. The "hike" back up was difficult due to currents pushing against us but it was fun. We then walked all the way to the start of the river then floated down again a few times. We wanted to canoe/kayak but the last time to rent those were 12pm I believe. You can also rent tubes ($9 for 1) but not in the park, there was a bar and grill outside the park (maybe 5 mins drive) that we had to go to. Luckily, our friend was late so we asked him to rent one since there were no re-entry since we did have to pay to get in.

We were pleasantly surprised how much we enjoyed Kelly Park! We came back twice actually! There is a lovely swimming hole area as well as a natural tubing lazy River of sorts! I think there's camping but we just came for a few hours; there's a great trail around the park where we saw a few deer and tons of squirrels. Be prepared to get eaten by mosquitoes if you don't bring bug spray!! We are from Mn so didn't have tubes & didn't know to grab some at the Tube King on the way to the park but we had a great time just lazily swimming and floating down the river nonetheless. Water is beautifully clear and fairly warm once your in! There's also some showers for you to rinse off after as well as clean bathrooms. Definitely check it out if you have a few hours to kill in Orlando! Admission is based on number of people so for my husband and I it was only $3. There's also some volleyball courts, playgrounds and picnic pavilions if you wanted to spend a full day in the park.

We visited Kelly Park on a Saturday morning in December. Entry was $3 for two people in the car. On site parking was not a problem for us during our visit however, I can see that it would get congested in the summertime. The park was not busy at all however, there were some canoers in the water. The hours are 8 to 6 in the winter and 8 to 8 in the summer. The park fills up in the summer and once full no cars are allowed in. If you plan on tubing, get your tubes prior to entering the park, they are available at Publix as well as a shop just prior to entering the park. The tubing area is quite short, you tube down approximately a half mile, then get out of the water and walk back to the top of the Springs to to begin again . Camping is allowed in the park. Canoe and kayak rentals are available at nearby Kings Landing. The water Temperature averages 68 to 72° year-round. There are three easy hiking trails from 1.5 to 1.8 miles long.

It was our first time at Kelly park and it didn't disappoint. We stayed at the campground. Our camp site was number 13. We absolutely loved our camp site. It's a corner site, which we love. It's near the facilities (across the street). It's right by the walkway towards the Head of the Spring with a wooded area behind it where you can spot a deer from time to time. The Campground had signs throughout warning about recent bear sightings but we didn't see any. It's a nice (not exhausting) walking distance from the campground to the park/water area. Along the way there are plenty of picnic tables, trees for shade, a couple of playgrounds for the kids, and restrooms. Although there is no bike "trail", bikes can be ridden around the park. There is a large swimming area with beautiful clear water (like a large swimming pool but in spring water). We went the weekend of Jan. 6th. The spring water was cold, but no unbearable. There were a lot of people hunting for shark teeth in the Spring which was pretty cool. Lots of shark teeth were being found. Campground check out is at 12pm, however, we were able to enjoy the park and springs after we cleared out the site. Once we exited the campground area, we were allowed back into the park area. Even though we had a few hours of driving ahead of us, we just had to take advantage of enjoying the spring a little longer. King's Landing is right down the road. There you can rent kayaks, canoes, etc. We went there for a day of kayaking and had an amazing day kayaking down the river with all different kinds of beautiful wildlife. You can read my review for them on their page if you'd like to know more. Overall we had an amazing weekend at Kelly Park/Rock Springs and can't wait to do it again. Highly recommend! Enjoy :)

My very first visit to a Florida Springs so here is how it went.... June 2021.....Father's Day weekend, we drove up to Apopka and arrived a little after 8am and the line was already way down the street! They should be open by then but the line of cars continued to slowly crawled for about 30 mins. When we got up the line and was our turn to speak with the officer controlling the traffic (across where you rent the tubes), we were told that the park was already at capacity and that we can return at 1pm. I was in shock to say the least! It was only about 8:45am and we were dressed in our bathing suits with our huge inflatable! My son was so disappointed and I can't blame him. At around 11 am, I called to find out if it's ok to come back soon and I was kindly told that the park was closed for the day and to my surprised, I was told that the very first car arrived there at 3am!!! No way, Jose! So I took this as a learning experience and told everyone I know! What really sucks is that I wish they had one of those light up traffic signs that says the park was full instead of keeping us in line for like 30 mins for the officer to tell us we can't go in. So again, don't come here during the summer, holidays, and on the weekend! But if you plan to, come before everyone else. October 2021.....Fast forward to Columbus Day weekend, after much research and lots of planning and preparation and honestly, lots of praying (coz I can't stand disappointing my kid for the second time) me, my group of friends and our children arrived at the park a little after 7am. We had our cooler, snacks, water gears, tubes, towels, camera...we brought everything! It was still dark but we were able to rent our tubes and line up to go in the park! And at exactly 8am, the line began to move and we are in! About the park:  This park is huge! I had no idea that you can actually camp here (reservation required) There are plenty of parking, pavilions, picnic tables, grills, and things to entertain everyone in your party such as volleyball court and a variety of playgrounds. There is a concession area that sells food and drinks but I heard they only accept cash. There are lots of shades from the thick canopy of trees. There's so many things to see from wildlife to a plethora of foliage and vegetation. It was so exciting that the kids got to see a deer as we slowly wind down the river. The water is about 72 degrees all year long, and as soon as you get over the initial shock of the cold water, you definitely get used to it and it's actually really nice especially on a hot day. The water is about 3 to 4 feet deep except for the end where the cave is. Beware at the beginning part of the river is rocky and slippery and the current is super strong, so prepare to get banged up. Overall, this was an awesome visit.  It's definitely an affordable and different way to entertain your family and friends. The kids had a wonderful time. Everywhere is instagram worthy. There are spigots everywhere where you can rinse off.  The restrooms are typical of national parks. The staff at the entrance were nice, but once inside, you are kinda left to fend for yourself. There were no lifeguards during our visit. Things to know: ~People line up as early as 3am. ~Get in line, and park! Then walk around to get your tubies or pee or shop at the gas station across the street. ~Park entrance ranges from $5 to $8 depending on number of people per car. ~Tube rentals available for $7 and you are required to leave some form picture ID...I would use the lease valuable. ~Bring your own tube...up to 5 feet only. ~You can walk, bike there for like $1. ~Bring anything you need to have a good time: chairs, tents, games, stuff to bbq as they have grills. ~Bring water shoes, sunscreen, phone wet case (You are welcome!) Tips: ~Do your research. Google it, call them, planning is key! ~Come no later than 7 am. ~Park near the restrooms, especially if you come with kids. ~Take the time to walk all the way to the beginning of the river with your tube, over where the closed off cave is. ~If coming with a big group, rope your tubies together and create a fun tube chain. Enjoy!

This is hands down one of my favorite places to come. When you arrive, you can either go to where the concession stand is or straight to the beginning of the spring. It's basically a lazy river. Bring your own tube if you don't want to rent any. If you don't want to or don't have any tubes, there is a bar at the corner of the main street that you turn off. You'll see lots of tubes and signs saying it's the last chance to get tubes. They are right! There's no other spot to get any. The tubes there are $7 for all day but they do require some type of ID or something that makes you come back to return their tube. If you bring your own float, make sure it's not too big. There are a lot of people who are tubing and swimming, so just be mindful of everyone else. Try to get there early because they will put a stationed cop car at the front blocking people from getting in. It's a great place to have a picnic or just relax all day. The river itself lasts about 15 minutes. You'll come across a bridge that blocks you from going all the way down stream. If you want to continue going down stream, you can go next door to kings landing and rent kayaks or canoes (which will be in my review for kings landing but you'll want a reservation for that bc they do sell out). From this bridge, you're able to get out and walk back around. My advice is to buy a water resistant bag that you can keep your things dry like your car keys, phone, etc. just don't expect to not get your stuff wet! Use lots of sunscreen, it's Florida! You'll want some water shoes because when the stream is done, you have to walk on the hot concrete. I use a hat too to help keep the sun out of my face. Peoples most feared concern is gators..to answer your concern, yes, there is a possibility of seeing an alligator. You're less likely to see them because the water is so clear and gators prefer deep/murky water. Further down stream (passed the bridge) the water eventually turns murky and there are gators (you don't see this water being in Kelly Park). They are able to swim upstream though. Last time I came here, a man and his son did notice a baby alligator. Being a Florida native, I was always taught there's at least one alligator in every body of water here in Florida. I have also seen snakes, fish and turtles in the water. Other people have said they've seen otters. The point in me saying this is not to scare you off but to make sure you are alert and aware of what's in the water! I typically go down the stream multiple times. There will be people swimming around you and keep in mind the stream goes at a decent speed. If you decide to leave, there's no reentry. There are bathrooms, lockers, and food..all that you would need.

Beautiful!! I loved it all and highly recommend it. Go early morning so that you can get in. I recommend wearing water shoes and and bringing a round doughnut raft if you are riding the lazy spring part. The boulders are huge in some areas and you can scratch your leg if you're not careful. The water is super cold but it's nice and refreshing in this summer heat. Have fun and enjoy! Food for thought: The park was donated by Dr. Howard A. Kelly in 1927. What a Beautiful piece of land!

Back open! $5 to get in with 3 passengers. We got in line about 7:40am and by 7:50, a cop was telling people the park was full. I highly suggest renting a pavilion like we did! It was only $50 for the day. The only downside was when it rained, multiple people came under it, only one group asked, which was fine, but then people stayed after it cleared up and I'm too nice to say anything . Not a huge deal, but when we pay for it, and then screaming kids come in....beautiful park though. Lifeguards on duty. Thinned out completely after the rain. Definitely worth going. Take your tubes and float down the natural lazy River too. It can def get crowded, but I think with no re-entry and x amount of cars allowed, it gets less crowded as the day goes on.

Kelly Park hosts one of my favorite springs in all of Florida, Rock Springs. Go soon and have fun! What to expect? - Lazy river style spring - Shallow / rocky - Cold water (constant 68 ℉) - Jump in to make it easy! - Capacity can easily be reached before 10 AM on peak days (Reduced capacity due to COVID) - No reentry after capacity is reached - No entry for entire day once capacity is reached - Often not crowded close to closing time What is there? - Canoe / kayak launch - Hiking / biking trails - Camping - Concession stand (cash only) - Charcoal grills / picnic tables - Volleyball - 3 Pavilions (available for rent) - Includes: 10 picnic tables / 2 grills - Wildlife - Otters / deer / beers (hiking only) / alligators / snakes - Do not worry, you probably will not see any! - No tube rentals - No canoe / kayak rentals - No alcohol allowed - No pets allowed What to bring? - Tubes (Available for rent on the corner of Rock Springs and E Kelly Park Rd, just before Kelly Park) - Snorkeling equipment / water shoes - Lunch / cooler - Grill / accessories (bring charcoal if you want to utilize one of their many grills) - Bikes - Cash Pictures: - File sizes too large to upload, however a few are below. - For more pictures of Kelly Park, check out a few of my favorites from this day: https://tinyurl.com/3s7zcvae Hope you enjoy the pictures and your time at Kelly Park!

So nice here the weather was beautiful and it was very fun and relaxing to tube down the lazy river. Not a far walk at all from the beginning to the end so u can leave ur stuff at the top or the end your choice.

We had so much fun at this park. We brought our own tubes and got here early. It gets crowded super quick. We brought a packed picnic lunch, a large blanket to lay on and tubes. There's also a tube rental place on the way to the park if you don't bring your own!

Disney is not the only magical place in the Orlando area thanks to this enchanting little spot just to the north in Apopka, FL. And unlike Disney, it won't break the bank! $5/carload for 3-8 people is a steal for a relaxing day at this beautiful park. There's plenty of places to picnic while enjoying the lush tropical surroundings. The highlight of the park is the clear, blue natural springs that's warm enough to enjoy year round. Floating down the water in December? We did that! And loved every minute of it!

Kelly Park is the home of Rock Springs. They have a reputation for a great tuning site but we just wanted to take a nice hike and walk through nature for a while. We took the Kelly Loop (yellow) which is about 1.5 miles but didn't seem that long. It was a cool day and we loved taking our time and strolling here. The best part of the hike were the cool sinkholes and trying to figure out what all the animal tracks were from... bears, panthers, deer??? The "Rock River Run" is beautiful clear water and this time of the year had very few people tubing in it. But, apparently, this park gets very crowded in the summer months. There were many warnings and notices about the park closing early in the morning because it is filled to capacity. They have a concession stand with an eating area, although it was closed probably because of the holiday season. I thought the facilities, bridges, picnic areas, and campground for tents and trailers make this park a nice place to spend time. I will definitely come back to enjoy more activities.

Very nice school for kids to attend. Very nice area. People are friendly no traffic highly recommend it.

We arrived after midnight and realized it would disturb our fellow campers more to setup camp (hammering tent stakes, blowing up air mattresses, etc.) so we opted to sleep in our truck even though it's not as comfortable. Next morning the staff was extremely rude to us saying there was multiple complaints about us leaving our vehicle running overnight. I asked this very rude kid if he understood we would've been more disruptive setting up our campsite and he told us to leave the park. I expected better manners and more intelligence from them. That said, the park and spring itself was beautiful and worth the trouble

Back in February I sat in a fave Orlando restaurant sharing fresh guac and fresher gossip with one of my college besties. Never in a million, trillion years would I have thought that would be the last time I saw her for 4 months, but alas. This past weekend we decided enough was enough! Even if we couldn't *cheers* with some margs, we needed to be together IRL. And thus we opted for a socially distant hike in a park. We chose Kelly Park as the meeting point (she lives out in Eustis). We stuck to hiking only during this visit, which is why my experience may be so subpar in contrast to so many others. While I found the park entrance easy to find, and navigate that was about it. The trails were not very well marked/signed and we got "lost" a couple of times. I also was continually pushed off the trail for a golf cart to go past us. Being interrupted more than 3 times with a golf cart is far from the tranquil, one-with-nature experience we were aiming for. Kelly Park only costs $3 per car, there are lots of picnic spots, and a couple of playground. It should be noted the playgrounds are all currently taped off due to COVID. In addition the water access is limited at this time as well. I recommend calling in advance if you're hoping to do water sports.

This is our favorite spring!!! If it wasn't practicall impossible to get into we would go everyday! You need to arrive EARLY like 1.5 hours before opening. and wait in a line of cars to get in. you can rent tubes or bring your own(don't forget the car pump). I blow ours up while I'm waiting in line for the park to open. it cost $5.00 per car.there are picnic tables for use but you are not guaranteed to have one. You can tube down the river over and over again it's about a 20-30 minute float, or you can hang out in the pool (spring)area. there are life guards. no alcallowed. bring a chair and towel. goggles or snorkel to see the wildlife! they were renovating the bathrooms. Also there's a snack bar but it is cash only. We went to beef o Bradys for dinner about 5 minutes down the road. but you are all to grill. bring charcoal.

Kelly Park is the perfect place to host a barbecue with family! All around you can find beautiful palm trees, citrus fruits hanging from the trees, an abundance of beautiful greenery. There are clean bathrooms that are constantly kept clean, there are grills for public use, volleyBall nets, and a play area for children. but the star of the show is their natural lazy river. the water is sparkling clear and it is a natural spring! If you rent a tube right before coming into the park you can use it to go down the river or you can bring your own.

This was my first visit to a natural Florida spring and it was a lovely experience overall. I was so surprised how nice of a place and how great of a time we had. We went with a bunch of kids age ranging from 13 to 8 and they had a blast so if that isn't a seal of approval I don't know what is. So first we went with a friend who tried to get in once before and couldn't because the park reached capacity before she was let in so we were very weary of leaving early. We went on a Saturday morning on a long weekend. The park opens at 8 am so we woke up painfully early and we're waiting in line by 7 am. At 8 on the dot they started letting people in. You have to pay for parking and the concessions only take cash so make sure to take if you plan on buying. We didn't, we took lots of drinks and snacks so you don't have to spend money if you plan accordingly. We got there early and were able to have it to ourselves for a minute. It got packed quickly though. Make sure to take a nice inflatable tube to lounge down in the river. If you don't have you can rent one right outside the park. The lazy river is great. Strong stream that really moves you and the water is crystal clear. Really so pretty! Now, the water is cold, like really cold but you get used to it. No really, I HATE cold water, and I was ok. I wasn't thrilled, lol, but it's such a nice experience that you kind of acclimate and forget. Don't do like us and jump in mid way thinking that's the beginning. Make sure you go all the way to the end and get the whole thing. Look for the beautiful cave. The kids had a blast floating around and jumping in. We even saw a deer!! It was great. Take water shoes! And lots of sunscreen.

Beautiful park, but closed for COVID. We were ready to float in tubes, still beautiful. Trails and restrooms We will be back.