Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Kelly Park Rock Springs adventure.
Camp amid a year-round tropical paradise with a refreshing spring.
While you might enjoy tubing a lazy river at a waterpark, the experience simply can’t compare to tubing in the crystal clear waters of one of Mother Nature’s natural lazy rivers. The highlight of Kelly Park is a 68-degree, free-flowing spring that creates a meandering stream. The clear aquamarine waters pass through a lush green landscape, offering a tropical paradise for swimming, floating, paddling, snorkeling, and hiking. This popular Orange County park, located near Apopka, Florida, often fills within an hour of opening for visitors seeking day passes, but camping onsite means you’ll have direct access to the bounties of nature without the lines.
Photo of Rock Springs used with permission from The Florida Guidebook.
Central Florida’s summers tend to be hot and humid, with frequent rains and thunderstorms. The park’s waters close when lightning is nearby. Expect daily high temperatures to top 90 degrees, but the natural spring waters stay a refreshing 68-degrees year round. Fall and spring tend to see high temperatures in the 70s to 80s, which may still allow for swimming, and these shoulder seasons have fewer rainy days. Winters are perfect for those seeking year-round sun, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s. You won’t encounter freezing temperatures or snow here.