Hunter Springs Park, also known as Hunter Springs Beach, is a beautiful public park located along the Crystal River, open to the public daily between 8:00am and sunset. The park is anchored around Hunter's Spring, which consists of five distinct spring vents clustered within a 10-foot diameter area. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of opportunities for outdoor recreational activities, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and other non-motorized watercrafting. A boat launch is provided on site for an additional fee. Park visitors can also make use of the park's newly-installed children's playground or enjoy lunch at its day-use picnic sites. During the spring months, opportunities for swimming with manatees are offered. The park is located less than 20 minutes by watercraft from Three Sisters Springs, making it a great spot for those looking to make a day out of paddling the area's natural wonders.
Address: 104 NE 1st Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429
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