Warm Mineral Springs Park - Day-use fee or pay-per-soak in North Port, FL (2026)
A sinkhole spring 200 feet deep with naturally buoyant, mineral-rich water draws wellness travelers from around the world.
Warm Mineral Springs Park is a unique 230-foot-deep sinkhole spring in North Port, Florida — fed by a constant 87°F mineral flow that's heavier and more buoyant than ocean water, with a divable underwater archeological context (Native American remains and Pleistocene-era animal bones have been recovered from the deep). The City of North Port operates the site as a paid swim-and-soak park; visitors float in the buoyant warm water in the upper basin while professional divers occasionally explore the depths. $20 weekday admission, lower for residents and seniors. It's a regional cult favorite among Florida wellness travelers but minimally known outside the state.
What to expect
Drive into North Port (between Sarasota and Punta Gorda on the Gulf Coast). Pay at the gate. The spring is a roughly 200-foot-diameter circular pool with depths plunging quickly past 200 feet at the center. Float on the surface or wade near the shore. Lawn chairs, picnic areas, and a small concession. The water is genuinely buoyant from dissolved minerals — you float more easily than in salt water. Pair with Myakka River State Park or Venice Beach.
Temperature
84°-87°F
Pools
1 soaking pools
Best season
Year-round
Reservations
Walk-up friendly
Dog policy
No pets at pools
Family policy
Family windows available
Safety notes
- Pool depth drops quickly to more than 200 feet—non-swimmers should stay near shore or use provided noodles.
- The city occasionally closes the park for maintenance; check the North Port website before driving from Tampa or Fort Myers.
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