Phone: (352) 586-1170
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Three Sisters Springs Center
917 Three Sisters Springs Trail
Crystal River, FL 34429
Hours
8:30am to 4:30pm daily. Last entry is at 3:30pm.
In-water recreation at Three Sisters Springs is accessible by launching a vessel from any of the public boat ramps or kayak launches on Kings Bay and navigating to the spring-run for Three Sisters. Public kayak launches can be found at:
Visitors must arrive by paddle craft or motorized vessel to get to the spring run at Three Sisters Springs; however, motorized vessels are not permitted inside the Springs. Paddle-craft are permitted inside from April 1 to November 14.
There is NO water access to Three Sisters Springs from the refuge and no land access from the water.
For the safety and protection of the manatees, in-water access to Three Sisters Springs can be closed by US Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) when water temperatures in the Gulf Of Mexico drop below 62.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Check the Crystal River NWR Facebook page for updates on temporary closures.
In-water access DOES NOT include access to the boardwalk. The boardwalk and property around the springs can ONLY be accessed through the City of Crystal River's services 8:30 am - 3:30 pm and daily admission fees apply.