High Springs Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
High Springs
is a historical railroad and mining town situated just northwest of Gainesville in Central Florida. There are several private springs resorts and state parks located here that makes High Springs a very desirable place to spend some time. The Ichetucknee Springs State Park located along the Ichetucknee River is a national natural landmark. The Ichetucknee River is like looking into a deep, clear natural aquarium. You can easily see the fish, and occasionally critters like river otters. The park covers a six-mile stretch along the river. Visitors throughout the ages have been fascinated by Florida’s springs, calling them “The Fountain of Youth.” This area has one of the highest concentrations in the world – 300 known natural springs. Poe Springs Park has a boardwalk through giant oak trees and a rustic meeting hall with a fireplace for group events. You can also hike a nature trail to the crystal clear springs, or swim, canoe or fish in the Santa Fe River. Other places to visit near High Springs are the O’Leno State Park, Ginnie Springs Resort and the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost.
North Central Florida, in the Gainesville area, has hot and humid summers with frequent thunderstorms. The rainy season generally runs from May through November. Northern Florida receives approximately 60 percent of its rain during this period, although thunderstorms usually pass quickly and the sunshine returns. In winter, however, continental low-pressure systems can bring longer periods of cloudiness and rain to the area. As a peninsula, Florida receives breezes from both the Gulf and the Atlantic. During winter months, these breezes, plus prevailing winds from the north can make northern Florida somewhat cooler than the southern areas. In general, however, North Central Florida's semi-tropical winter climate can only be described as delightful.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
67°F
41°F
4.35 in.
-
February
71°F
43°F
3.69 in.
-
March
77°F
48°F
4.33 in.
-
April
82°F
53°F
3.28 in.
-
May
87°F
61°F
3.63 in.
-
June
89°F
68°F
6.88 in.
-
July
90°F
71°F
7.53 in.
-
August
90°F
71°F
7.92 in.
-
September
88°F
67°F
4.56 in.
-
October
82°F
57°F
2.96 in.
-
November
75°F
49°F
2.28 in.
-
December
69°F
43°F
2.74 in.
-
High Springs Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gainesville Regional airport (GNV) located about 21 miles southeast of High Springs in Gainesville, Florida, the Lake City Municipal airport (LCQ) located approximately 24 miles north of High Springs in Lake City, Florida, Cecil Field (VQQ) located roughly 50 miles northeast of High Springs in Jacksonville, Florida, the Jacksonville International airport (JAX) located around 71 miles northeast of High Springs in Jacksonville, Florida, and finally the St Augustine airport (SGJ) located about 75 miles east of High Springs in St. Augustine, Florida.
High Springs Attractions
While staying in your High Springs Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Silver Springs
Silver Springs
FL
53.1 mi.
Wild Adventures
Valdosta
GA
80.8 mi.
Water Parks
Wild Waters
Silver Springs
FL
53.1 mi.
Adventure Landing
Jacksonville
FL
66.3 mi.
Buccaneer Bay
Spring Hill
FL
93.1 mi.
Wet N' Wild
Orlando
FL
115.4 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach
Lake Buena Vista
FL
117.8 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon
Lake Buena Vista
FL
117.8 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country
Lake Buena Vista
FL
117.8 mi.
Golf Courses
Plantation Oaks Golf Club
Alachua
FL
11.7 mi.
Ironwood Golf Course
Gainesville
FL
19.1 mi.
Meadowbrook Golf Club
Gainesville
FL
19.1 mi.
West End Golf Course
Gainesville
FL
19.1 mi.
Quail Heights Country Club
Lake City
FL
25.4 mi.
Southern Oaks Golf Club
Lake City
FL
25.4 mi.
Chiefland Golf & Country Club
Chiefland
FL
29.2 mi.
State Parks
River Rise Preserve State Park
FL
1.8 mi.
O'Leno State Park
FL
6.0 mi.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
FL
11.8 mi.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
FL
13.6 mi.
Devils Millhopper Geological State Park
FL
15.0 mi.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
FL
22.4 mi.
Sunland Center State Park
FL
25.0 mi.
Fanning Springs State Park
FL
26.3 mi.
Troy Spring State Park
FL
26.6 mi.
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
FL
29.6 mi.
Manatee Springs State Park
FL
32.3 mi.
Big Shoals State Park
FL
35.3 mi.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
FL
35.4 mi.
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
FL
36.3 mi.
Peacock Springs State Park
FL
38.0 mi.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
FL
38.7 mi.
Museums
Appleton Museum of Art
Ocala
FL
51.9 mi.
(Art)
Zoos and Aquariums
Silver Springs
Silver Springs
FL
53.1 mi.
Jacksonville Zoological Park
Jacksonville
FL
66.3 mi.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine
FL
77.0 mi.
Central Florida Zoological Park
Lake Monroe
FL
103.1 mi.
Sea World of Orlando
Orlando
FL
115.4 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park
Lake Buena Vista
FL
117.8 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista
FL
117.8 mi.
The Living Seas
Lake Buena Vista
FL
117.8 mi.
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