Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightA forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.
The park contains a collection of natural springs, including a large second-magnitude spring that produces an average of 44 million gallons of water per day. This spring, known as Gilchrist Blue, has outstanding water clarity and discharges water through a shallow spring run about one-quarter mile to the Santa Fe River.















Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 41 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 002 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | X | X | $18 |
| 003 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 004 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 005 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 006 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 007 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 008 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 009 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park |
Hookups (individual campsites): 16 full-hookup individual sites.
7450 Ne 60th Street
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Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.
| X |
| $18 |
| 010 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 011 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 013 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 014 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 015 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 016 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | X | X | $18 |
| 017 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 018 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-01 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | X | X | $18 |
| T-02 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-03 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-04 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-05 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-06 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-07 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 012 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 019 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 020 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 021 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | X | X | $18 |
| 022 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 023 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 024 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 025 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 026 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 027 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 028 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 029 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| 030 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-08 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-09 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
| T-10 ruth b. kirby gilchrist blue springs state park | R | R | $18 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every nightAn idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 22 mi from campground
$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 58 mi from campground
$115/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 7 · 58 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Gainesville area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $223/person

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $87/person

Gainesville area · 1 hr · from $20/person
stays up to 14 nights (Florida State Parks rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Florida State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 31% | 57% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 49% | 39% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 44% | 44% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 47% | 41% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 63% | 36% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 85% | 15% | 0% |
Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $10/person

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $60/person

Gainesville area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $10/person

Gainesville area · 2.1 hr · from $653/person

Gainesville area · 2 hr · from $10/person
41 individual reservable campsites from Florida State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
41 sites · $18/night
Loops: Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loop (41)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15