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Gushing from a cave at the rate of 26,000 gallons of water a minute, Rock Springs flows from the base of a 17-foot limestone cliff. One of the most unique swimming areas in Florida, the headspring is located in Kelly Park, while the spring run is part of Rock Springs Run State Reserve. The spring empties into the Wekiva River and has long been considered one of the best canoe and tubing runs in Florida. Hiking trails, camping and picnicking are all available in Kelly Park, and for a real wilderness adventure, Rock Springs Run State Reserve offers thousands of acres of pristine wilderness to explore.

Directions: From Orlando, take I-4 East to Exit 32, FL-423. Turn left onto FL-423 and travel 6-4/10 miles to N. Orange Blossom Trail. Turn left onto Orange Blossom Trail and travel 7-3/10 miles to E. Main Street. Turn slight left onto E. Main Street and travel 7/10 mile to S. Park Avenue. Turn right onto S. Park Avenue and travel 5-8/10 miles to Kelly Park Road (S. Park Avenue becomes Rock Springs Road after 1-8/10 miles). Turn right on Kelly Park Road and travel 4/10 mile to the park entrance.