Hunter Springs Park
A small spring park in the town center with a beach, pier and kayak launch. Swimming in the spring is free, and Three Sisters Springs is only a short paddle away.
Hunter Springs Park is a municipal park in Crystal River, next to Hunter Springs in King's Bay. It has a small artificial beach, lawns, picnic shelters and a pier, and its clear spring water makes it a summer hangout for local families. The park rents kayaks and paddleboards, and paddling to Hunter Springs Creek or Three Sisters Springs takes only 20-30 minutes. In winter you often see manatees along the way, so keep your distance. Entry is free, but parking is tight on weekends, so park on nearby streets. Restaurants and dive shops beside the park make it a convenient starting point for a day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00 until sunset
Nearby sights
- Three Sisters Springs
- Kings Bay Manatee Swim
- Crystal River Archaeological State Park
- Crystal River Preserve State Park
- Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
- Fort Island Gulf Beach
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
- Chassahowitzka River