Plan Your Blue Spring Visit
Planning a trip to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida? Here are our favorite places to stay and eat nearby, options for camping inside the park, and tips to get the most from your snorkel or scuba tour with Florida Dive Company.
Where to Stay Near Blue Spring State Park
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orange City
1330 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763
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Holiday Inn Express DeLand
180 Fenway Dr, DeLand, FL 32724
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Blue Spring Inn
2501 N Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
Phone: (386) 775-4522
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Tropical Marina & Resort on Lake Beresford
1485 Lakeview Dr, DeLand, FL 32720
Phone: (386) 734-3080
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Where to Eat
In Orange City
Tropi Shack
Our go-to for a great Cuban sandwich after a morning in the spring.
2000 N Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
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Blue Springs Brewing
Local craft beer and pizza, just down the road from the park.
1070 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
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In Downtown DeLand
Historic downtown DeLand, a short drive from the park, is packed with restaurants, shops and murals along Woodland Boulevard. A couple of our favorites:
Santorini Greek Cuisine
Greek favorites in the heart of downtown.
136 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720
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The Half Wall
Our pick for burgers, with a big craft beer list.
105 W Indiana Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
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In DeBary
La Strega Bistro
Our favorite Italian spot, just south of Orange City.
275 S Charles Richard Beall Blvd, Unit 107, DeBary, FL 32713
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Stay Inside Blue Spring State Park
Want to wake up right next to the spring? Blue Spring State Park offers overnight stays inside the park:
- Cabins
- Tent camping, including primitive campsites
- RV campsites
Camping and cabin reservations are made directly with Florida State Parks. See the park's website for availability, rates and rules:
Blue Spring State Park website · Florida State Parks reservations
Please note: Florida Dive Company is not affiliated with the park's camping or cabin reservation system and can't make, change or approve camping reservations. Please book your stay directly with Florida State Parks. Your Florida Dive Company tour is booked separately through us.
More to Do in West Volusia
Staying a few days? Visit West Volusia is a great resource for restaurants, attractions, events and outdoor adventures in and around DeLand, Orange City and the St. Johns River.
Tips for Your Tour Day
- Park entry is included. Every Florida Dive Company tour includes guaranteed park entry. You don't need a separate day-use reservation.
- Come early. Our tours start when the gate opens at 6:30am, before the park gets busy.
- Where to meet: Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763, at the upper day-use area.
- Bring: a swimsuit, towel, a change of clothes and water. Snorkel gear is included on snorkel tours.
- Season: tours run April 1 through mid-November, Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30am to 1pm. The spring closes to swimming in winter for manatee season.
Book Your Blue Spring Tour
Snorkel tours from $65, Try Scuba for first-timers, and guided scuba tours for certified divers. See tours and book or call us at (386) 663-8030.