Kelly Park
Kelly Park
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Camp among deer and otter after you tube the river.
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joao_martins_neto
Porto Alegre, RS243 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I hope to help others with the tips we didn't have before I went..
The place is mtooo cool...mto worth going yes!!
I'll be very objective to try and help others...
You have to arrive early to get in... we arrived on a Friday of summer close to 8hrs and got it all right... the price of the entrance is something symbolic... I think it cost $3,00 a car with 8 people.
Tip 1: don't go without a buey... buy at Walmart some round buey or armchair type (which we take)
Just before the entrance of the park has a place that only rents a few boias type truck tire chamber.... (Buy at Walmart eh most advantageous)
Tip 2: in the place there is a large space to make a barbecue and everything else.. buy things at Walmart and take it there... almost on arrival of the park there is a public that tb can be useful...
Tip 3: Do not go without repellent
Tip 4: There is a small restaurant there that sells pretzel food, chicken bites and other stuff.... (Mto useful this “mini market”)
Tip 5: Taking protective shoes type neoprene bottles is not essential, but it helps quite...
The place is mto cool and worth it all to spend the day there!!! Beautiful but cold waters, it is a slow river to rest in the boeys until it crosses all the way... which can take up to about 30 min I think....
I'm sure we'll go back there, but now to do this big kkkkkkk
The place is mtooo cool...mto worth going yes!!
I'll be very objective to try and help others...
You have to arrive early to get in... we arrived on a Friday of summer close to 8hrs and got it all right... the price of the entrance is something symbolic... I think it cost $3,00 a car with 8 people.
Tip 1: don't go without a buey... buy at Walmart some round buey or armchair type (which we take)
Just before the entrance of the park has a place that only rents a few boias type truck tire chamber.... (Buy at Walmart eh most advantageous)
Tip 2: in the place there is a large space to make a barbecue and everything else.. buy things at Walmart and take it there... almost on arrival of the park there is a public that tb can be useful...
Tip 3: Do not go without repellent
Tip 4: There is a small restaurant there that sells pretzel food, chicken bites and other stuff.... (Mto useful this “mini market”)
Tip 5: Taking protective shoes type neoprene bottles is not essential, but it helps quite...
The place is mto cool and worth it all to spend the day there!!! Beautiful but cold waters, it is a slow river to rest in the boeys until it crosses all the way... which can take up to about 30 min I think....
I'm sure we'll go back there, but now to do this big kkkkkkk
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Written 8 August 2024
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Aline Lisboa
Sao Paulo, SP186 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The park is very beautiful, the waters are an indescribable shade of blue, it is very large so there are several different areas, there are swimming pools, lakes, benches for food, trails and forests, and even camping (which I believe has to be booked in advance).
I went out of season so it was quite empty and it was easy to get in BUT be careful if you go during the holiday season as the park has a limit on the number of people who can enter so you may not be able to enter if it is very crowded. When I went, I was also told at the entrance that I couldn't enter the lakes because of the high level of something in the water, so whenever you can, buy tickets in advance and call before going.
I hired a private transfer to go there because it's a little far from the center of Orlando, and unfortunately it was drizzling so I didn't get to see many different animals but they say there are a lot of them there.
In short, it's really worth it, whether you're going on a trail, swimming in the lakes, looking for animals or just relaxing, it's an incredible view and enormous tranquility.
I went out of season so it was quite empty and it was easy to get in BUT be careful if you go during the holiday season as the park has a limit on the number of people who can enter so you may not be able to enter if it is very crowded. When I went, I was also told at the entrance that I couldn't enter the lakes because of the high level of something in the water, so whenever you can, buy tickets in advance and call before going.
I hired a private transfer to go there because it's a little far from the center of Orlando, and unfortunately it was drizzling so I didn't get to see many different animals but they say there are a lot of them there.
In short, it's really worth it, whether you're going on a trail, swimming in the lakes, looking for animals or just relaxing, it's an incredible view and enormous tranquility.
Written 20 March 2024
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YadL
Wellington, FL160 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Stunning place! Natural lazy rivers with crystal clear water. Bring your own tube and pump to blow it, or rent one outside the park. There is a Designated swim area shallow enough for little kids. Playground on site. Picnic tables and charcoal grills available on a first comes first served basis. Arrive before 6am and get in line! We arrived at 6am and were #68 in line. We walked all the way to the gate and the first 5 cars spent the night there, they said. The lady in front of our car said the last time she came she was there at 6am and didn’t make it into the park. There is a limited capacity. You are warned! Come as early as you can to guarantee you can come in. Enjoy the cold water
Written 21 April 2024
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Linda C
Ithaca, NY94 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
This is an absolutely beautiful place. Whether you’re there for a picnic, to swim or go tubing, its perfect for people of all ages. There is a concession stand that has strange hours (on a beautiful 80 degree day in February) and the park was very busy. There are restrooms, changing areas and lockers. NOTE: you need to bring your own lock. Caution, if you were going to swim or tube, the current is very very strong. The water is refreshing and perfectly clear.
Written 28 February 2025
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AmybBuffalo
Buffalo, NY35 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
A Wonderful hidden gem just an hour away from Disney. My teen daughters and I visited on a Tuesday, during spring break/ March. I saw all the reviews that said "go early." I'm thinking in the summer and weekends this is a must. We arrived in the lineup at 7:30am (park opens at 8am) and had no problem getting in (and there were several cars in line to get in behind us). We brought our own pool floats and stopped at Walmart for goggles. We had an amazing time! Very excited to use the goggles to see clearly to the bottom. The 1/2 mile float was our favorite part. Just beware there are sharp rocks that will eat up your legs on the float path if you are not in a tube (with legs up). Really clean park, great picnic sports, nice food stand, clean bathrooms. Only $5 for the whole car to enter. Very happy with this find!
Written 29 April 2024
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kathiaAG
Moravia, Costa Rica7 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
We stayed at Kelly Park Campground for 4 nights with our campervan. It's a beautiful place. We were fortunate enough to see bears as we traveled the trails, for us it will be an unforgettable experience. Spring is crystal clear and cold, perfect for the summer heat in Florida. We would return without thinking to this place!
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Written 25 September 2024
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Santiago N
Miami, FL13 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Beatiful beautiful. Probably the best slring park in florida. Come with your family it is so much fun. Crystal clear water. It has a deep part which the best part of this spring. Bring beach shoes it makes it easier. Also rent a tube it is so much fun.
Written 1 May 2024
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Alessandra469
Rio de Janeiro, RJ55 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
I loved this place!!!! I searched for several springs and we ended up choosing this one. No regrets. We enjoy the day a lot. Beautiful place, clean and very peaceful. The flow river is perfect for downhill or snorkeling. We bought the bucket at Walmart and it needs to be filled. I didn't see a place to rent or fill the bucket. Very transparent water even in the large pool q forms an ideal area for picnic. We paid $6 for 4 people. It is worth it!!!
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Written 17 February 2025
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Barb
Philadelphia, PA75 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
It’s all that and more!
As my visit was February 9 with an expected high of 77, I didn’t know how crowded it would be! We watched a video warning us of very crowded waits to get in… they only take the first 250 cars. I panicked a bit and rushed to get there by 9:30 am and… we were the fifth car!
We rented tubes for $9 each… ( big black adult kjnd,,, fortunately found two in the huge pile with smaller holes for 7 year olds. But at $9 each? I would have been better buying two cheap-o ones somewhere and bringing them. ( but as I’m from out of state, where would I have found them in the Orlando area? )
They were so bulky, one fit in the rental car truck and the second literally was in the front seat with me, obstructing my view somewhat… but then, we only drive another mile or two (and slowly) and once at the park, they were terrific!
We first took at bit of a walking tour…to the spring head where the water felt downright toasty! Not the 68 degrees stared for some reason. We had a marvelous walk across the stream meandering through the lovely palms and high trees, chased a few wild turkeys, and set our dear down next to the sweet beach area downstream a bit.
As it was not at all crowded, we spread our boughten food ( a Laura Ingalls Wilder word) all over a private picnic table.
The grounds are immaculate with just a few parking places in each section by picnic tables… not one giant lot. Very cozy.
The playground was lovely too.
The birds sang, the playing kids enjoyed the sand and water, and the cost was just $5 to get in ( plus the tubes for $18.)
Highly recommend!
As my visit was February 9 with an expected high of 77, I didn’t know how crowded it would be! We watched a video warning us of very crowded waits to get in… they only take the first 250 cars. I panicked a bit and rushed to get there by 9:30 am and… we were the fifth car!
We rented tubes for $9 each… ( big black adult kjnd,,, fortunately found two in the huge pile with smaller holes for 7 year olds. But at $9 each? I would have been better buying two cheap-o ones somewhere and bringing them. ( but as I’m from out of state, where would I have found them in the Orlando area? )
They were so bulky, one fit in the rental car truck and the second literally was in the front seat with me, obstructing my view somewhat… but then, we only drive another mile or two (and slowly) and once at the park, they were terrific!
We first took at bit of a walking tour…to the spring head where the water felt downright toasty! Not the 68 degrees stared for some reason. We had a marvelous walk across the stream meandering through the lovely palms and high trees, chased a few wild turkeys, and set our dear down next to the sweet beach area downstream a bit.
As it was not at all crowded, we spread our boughten food ( a Laura Ingalls Wilder word) all over a private picnic table.
The grounds are immaculate with just a few parking places in each section by picnic tables… not one giant lot. Very cozy.
The playground was lovely too.
The birds sang, the playing kids enjoyed the sand and water, and the cost was just $5 to get in ( plus the tubes for $18.)
Highly recommend!
Written 9 February 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Laurie S
1 contribution
July 2021
You need to change the whole thinking of entering. You should sale tickets on line and then we would know if we are wasting our time traveling 1 1/2 or more hours. To let people drive and wait in line to be turned away is not good business. Gentlemen that turned us away said you need to get there at the crack of dawn apparently buy your ticket and then wait for 2 hours to get back in line to get in, seriously. He said this was for the protection of the animals limiting how many people enter. I get that but if they are buying tickets and then coming back adding more people to their car what difference are you making. You should sell tickets per person on line and then we would know for sure we are getting in and you would actually know how many people you are letting in. Wow you need to figure this out.
Written 17 July 2021
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Is it ok if 5 people under 18 want to go by themselves with no adults?
Written 11 July 2023
If you get to park early can you park an walk to gate an pay early then go back an wait
Written 29 May 2023
What is the water temperature at end of March usually?
Written 13 March 2023
The temperature of the water is the same year round. A very nice 72 degrees.
Written 14 March 2023
Is the park open New Years Day and the place to rent tubes?
Written 27 December 2022
There is a place before the park to rent tubes but do not know if it is open New Years Day. I would call the park.
Written 28 December 2022
How would it work out using a uber or lyft? Is it typically busy mid October?
Written 12 July 2022
According to the park’s website the waterfront and tubing river have reopened?
Written 31 March 2021
According to Park website the waterfront and tubing river have been reopened.
Written 31 March 2021
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