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Quick facts

LocationHigh Springs, Florida
Nightly rate (listed)From $18/night
Maximum RV length40 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsFull (water, electric, sewer)
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites26
Pets allowedYes
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Amenities

  • Full hookups Water, electric and sewer at the site, per the listing (may be some sites only).
  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 40 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Florida State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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Where Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park fits

Nearest alternatives
Bowman's Landing (7.7 mi) · O'Leno State Park (7.8 mi) · Moonshine Acres RV Park (8.8 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundO'Leno State Park7.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 010 · Tent Only: $18/nightCheck availability on Florida State Parks ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupSharrah’s RV Park23.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPull-Through RV Site: from $60/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeStephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park35.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 011 · Canebreak: $20/nightCheck availability on Florida State Parks ↗
  • Next closestBowman's Landing7.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCampsite 1 on the Santa Fe River: from $45/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night

Bowman's Landing

7.7 mi from Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

O'Leno State Park

7.8 mi from Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $18/night
$36 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Florida State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Moonshine Acres RV Park

8.8 mi from Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park (straight-line) 4.8 · 74 Campspot reviews
RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

State park · High Springs

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7450 Ne 60th Street
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About this campground

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is a Florida State Parks campground in High Springs.

Highlights

  • Electric sitesFlorida State Parks: 30-amp electric at the 17 RV/tent sites
  • Rigs up to 50 ftLongest RV site on the Florida State Parks site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Florida State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 50 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 50 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • You book directly with Florida State Parks; prices and availability can change until booked.
  • Accessible
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Electric Hookup 30
  • Electric Hookup 50
  • Fire Ring
All amenities

Amenities

AccessibleCampfire AllowedElectric HookupElectric Hookup 30Electric Hookup 50Fire RingGrillPets AllowedPicnic TableSewer HookupWater Hookup

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Sites open for your whole stay

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Site 001 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loopSite length up to 32 ftHookups not listed
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$18/night
Site T-01 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loop
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$18/night
Site 002 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loop
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$18/night
Site T-02 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loop
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$18/night
Site 003 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loopSite length up to 45 ftHookups not listed
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$18/night
Site T-03 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loop
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$18/night
Site 004 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loopSite length up to 25 ftHookups not listed
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$18/night
Site T-04 · Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park loop
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$18/night

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Location & access

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Longest RV site listed: 50 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

7450 Ne 60th Street
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Policies

Max stay
14 nights

About

Gilchrist Blue Springs is one of the newest addition to Florida State Parks! 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. The other named springs on-site are Little Blue Spring, Naked Spring, Kiefer Spring and Johnson Spring, which provide scenic vistas and photographic opportunities. The most significant ecological habitats include the spring run stream and floodplain communities. The main spring run is renowned for a diversity of wildlife species, including turtles, fish and invertebrates. Redbreast and spotted sunfish, largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish can be observed in waters with unparalleled visibility. Paddling, snorkeling and swimming are all popular at the park. Pavilions are available, and a concession stand provides food and beverage service plus paddling equipment rentals. Other popular activities include camping, hiking, nature study and picnicking.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (26 of 26 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Pets allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org Listing
Getting there
7450 Ne 60th Street (map in Location below) Listing
All 16 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 50 ft.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (26 of 26 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park have RV hookups?
30-amp electric at the 17 RV/tent sites. Official
How do I reserve a site at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 16 facts with sources

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RVs near this campground

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Beast- 2022 Grand Design Momentum

Fifth wheelTowableSleeps 8 5 (1)
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Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDeliveryPets OK
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Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDeliveryPets OK
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Florida State Parks
BookingOperator's own booking — Florida residents up to 11 months ahead, non-residents 10; new dates open daily at 8 a.m. ET [Florida State Parks]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Florida State Parks — Reservation Information (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Managed by Florida State Parks (Florida Department of Environmental Protection). Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reserve.floridastateparks.org listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (26 of 26 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Electric service
30-amp electric at the 17 RV/tent sites Source: Florida State Parks
Road & site access
Listing 26 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 36 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 36 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $18/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 7450 Ne 60th Street (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground
to see if it's open
from $316/nightvia RVshare
from $316/night
via RVshare