Ginnie Springs
Ginnie Springs is a privately owned park in Gilchrist County about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northwest of High Springs, Florida, USA. You will find it 6 mi south of Fort White. Our list goes on with Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 25 mi away.
A park & preserve, 6 mi south of Fort White
High Springs is the nearest base
High Springs is 7 miles east, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 71 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Here are the months at Ginnie Springs, with their weather.
Ginnie Springs
Ginnie Springs is a privately owned park in Gilchrist County about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) northwest of High Springs, Florida, USA. It is located on the south side of the Santa Fe River, to which it is connected. According to the Springs Eternal Project, the Santa Fe River and the springs attached are categorized as an "Outstanding Florida Waterway" by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP), meaning that, following the law, the rivers must receive water quality protection. This designation highlights the ecological importance of the area and emphasizes the need for careful management to preserve its natural conditions.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 20K a year
Nights near Ginnie Springs
The closest lodging is in High Springs (8) and Gainesville (57).
- 1Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- 2Ichetucknee Springs
- 3Paynes Prairie
- 4Florida Museum of Natural History
- 5Hippodrome State Theatre
High Springs
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
6,762 people
7 mi east of Ginnie Springs
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ginnie Springs | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Springs | 7 mi east | 10 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,762 | $321K | — |
| Gainesville | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 57 45 hotels · 1 motel · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 148,671 | $248K | D |
| Alachua | 14 mi east | 20 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 10,612 | $299K | — |
| Lake City | 25 mi north | 35 min | 28 21 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 RV parks | 12,788 | $185K | — |
| Fort White | 6 mi north | 10 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 665 | $221K | — |
| Fanning Springs | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,349 | $187K | — |
| Chiefland | 26 mi southwest | 40 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 RV parks | 2,456 | $168K | — |
| Watertown | 25 mi north | 35 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,068 | $114K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Ginnie Springs
You can reach each of these within 70 miles.
125 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
210 mi State parkIchetucknee Springs State Park
328 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
35 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
70 mi National forestOcala National Forest
424 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a year
58 mi Zoo & aquariumSilver Springs
526 mi TheatreHippodrome State TheatrePhoto credits
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ichetucknee Springs State Park: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Paynes Prairie: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocala National Forest: Sandra Friend, Public domain · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silver Springs: NeilEvans, Public domain · Hippodrome State Theatre: Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
Visiting Ginnie Springs
What town is Ginnie Springs near?
Fort White, FL, about 6 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Ginnie Springs?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 67–82°.
How far is Ginnie Springs from Jacksonville?
About 71 miles northeast of Jacksonville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ginnie Springs?
Gainesville Regional (GNV), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 76 miles.
Where should I stay near Ginnie Springs?
High Springs (7 mi, 8 places to stay), Gainesville (24 mi, 57 places to stay) and Alachua (14 mi, 9 places to stay).
Ask people in Fort White
No one has shared advice yet; Fort White’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.