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Hot springs near Gainesville
20 hot springs within 200 miles of Gainesville, FL, sorted by distance from downtown. Updated October 2026.
- Closest
- Devil's Den Spring19 mi, ~30 min drive
- Closest free spring
- Royal Springs Park54 mi away
- Hottest nearby
- Weeki Wachee Springs State ParkUp to 74°FUp to 23°C, 80 mi away
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Distances are straight-line from downtown. Drive times are rough estimates; mountain roads take longer.
Within an hour or so
Under 50 miles in a straight line
Temporarily closed
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Florida, United States
25 mi away, ~40 min drive
Temp n/a Paid Short walk
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Florida, United States
35 mi away, ~55 min drive
72°F22°C Paid Short walk
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Public pool
Temporarily closed
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
Florida, United States
49 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
72°F22°C Paid Drive-up
Day trips
50 to 120 miles
72°F22°C
Public pool
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Florida, United States
60 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
72°F22°C Paid Drive-up
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Florida, United States
61 mi away, ~1.5 hr drive
Temp n/a Paid Short walk
68-72°F20-22°C
Public pool
Temporarily closed
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Florida, United States
80 mi away, ~2 hr drive
72-74°F22-23°C Paid Drive-up
Hot springs near Gainesville: common questions
What is the closest hot spring to Gainesville?
Devil's Den Spring is the closest open spring we list, about 19 mi from downtown Gainesville in a straight line (~30 min by road, depending on route).
How many hot springs are within 100 miles of Gainesville?
20 of the springs we list are within 100 miles, and 20 are within 200 miles. Distances are measured in a straight line from the city center, so driving distances are longer.
Are there free hot springs near Gainesville?
Yes. The closest free one is Royal Springs Park, about 54 mi away. Free springs are usually undeveloped, so check road conditions and parking rules first.
Which hot springs near Gainesville are good for families?
Devil's Den Spring, Ginnie Springs, Silver Springs State Park, Ichetucknee Springs State Park are the most family-friendly options within 200 miles.