Explore Silver Springs with a guided paddling adventure! Tours available daily.
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Boat & Brunch at Silver Springs State Park — scenic spring views, wildlife, and brunch all in one unforgettable outing!
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Silver Springs State Park is open 7 days a week, year-round, including ALL holidays, from 8 am to sundown.
Glass Bottom Boat Tours:
30-Minute Tours, 9 am to 6 pm
Extended Tours: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, departures at 9:30 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm
Canoe, Kayak, and SUP Rentals:
Launch Ramp Hours, 8 am to 3 pm
Last Departure Downriver to Ray Wayside Park, 2 pm
Last Pickup at Ray Wayside Park, 6 pm
Last 2-hour rental, 4:00 pm
Last 1-hour rental, 5:00 pm

The cost of admission to Silver Springs is $2.00. Children 6 and under are free.

All plants, animals and park property are protected. Collection, destruction or disturbance is prohibited.
Drones are prohibited.

Well-behaved pets are welcome in the campground, picnic area, and on hiking trails. Owners are expected to clean up after their pets, and leashes are required at all times. Pets are not permitted on the Glass Bottom Boats, Paddling Rentals, or in any buildings, including cabins, the museum, education center, restrooms, and the restaurant. Service animals are welcome in all areas.

Fishing is prohibited within the park.

As of now, swimming is not permitted at Silver Springs. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are alternatives guests can enjoy in order to experience our beautiful waters firsthand.

Tobacco products are not permitted on the river. Food and drink are permitted on the river in nondisposable containers only.

Alcohol is not permitted on the Silver River.

Fireworks are prohibited.
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