Located in Crystal River, Florida, Three Sisters Springs is
the hot spot for manatees in the winter months.
The 57-acre Three Sisters Springs refuge surrounds the springs
and is the only way to access the land around Three Sisters Springs.
A nice boardwalk with viewing platforms takes you around
most of the springs.
If you arrive as soon as they open and walk in, you will
have a few minutes to walk around before the crowds arrive by trolley.
You
can swim and snorkel in the manatees, but must enter through the waterway at the
south end of the springs. There is no access on the refuge.
Boat/ Kayak launches can be found throughout Kings Bay. If you do one of the “snorkel with manatees” tours, chances are this is where you will wind up. Two tour groups and tons of snorkelers on their own, were there the morning we visited.
Swim and snorkel tours:
here & here.
Address:
Front Gate for Walk-in
601 Three Sisters Springs Trail, Crystal River, Florida
.
We parked in a large parking lot on Kings Bay Drive between
Little Caesars Pizza and Sonic and walked in. It's about a two block walk.
Trolley Parking area
123 N.W U.S. Highway 19, Crystal River, FL. (behind City
Hall)
This is where you can catch the trolley that departs every 30
minutes.
Hours:
Daily, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Admission:
(November 15th- March 31st)
$20.00 Adult
$17.50 Senior (55+)
$15.00 Military
$7.50 Child (6-15)
FREE for Children 5 &under
Happy Travels!