Springs, Parks & Preserves
West Volusia sits on some of Florida's clearest springs and wildest river country. Tap any spot to plan a visit.
Blue Spring State Park
Orange City
A crystal-clear 72°F spring that hundreds of manatees call home each winter. Swim, snorkel, or paddle the spring run, then walk the boardwalk over the St. Johns.
De Leon Springs State Park
De Leon Springs
Cool off in the spring, then cook your own pancakes on a griddle built into your table at the historic Old Spanish Sugar Mill. A West Volusia rite of passage.
Hontoon Island State Park
DeLand
A 1,650-acre island on the St. Johns reachable only by boat or the free ferry - hike beneath ancient oaks, climb the observation tower, and stay the night in a cabin.
Gemini Springs Park
DeBary
Two springs bubbling six million gallons a day, shady boardwalks, a fishing pier, and a favorite off-leash dog park - all at a key trailhead on the Spring-to-Spring Trail.
Green Springs Park
Enterprise
One of Florida's few naturally emerald-green sulfur springs, ringed by quiet trails and scenic overlooks - a peaceful, storybook corner of the county.
Lyonia Preserve & Environmental Center
Deltona
Restored scrub that's home to the Florida scrub-jay, with looping sand trails and a hands-on nature center - wild Florida hiding in the middle of town.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
De Leon Springs
More than 21,000 acres of marsh, lake, and forest alive with alligators, eagles, and migratory birds. Grab binoculars and walk the levees at sunrise.
Lake Beresford Park
DeLand
A riverfront launch point with a 1.8-mile loop that links straight into the Spring-to-Spring Trail - paddle, picnic, or pedal three miles to Blue Spring.
Trails
Miles of connected, mostly-flat trail link the springs and parks - perfect for a morning ride or a long walk.
Planning a whole day out?
Visit West Volusia keeps an up-to-date guide to parks, springs, events, and places to eat along the way.