Merritts Mill Pond: Guided Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Explore Merritts Mill Pond by kayak or paddleboard. Visit springs, snorkel, and discover wildlife on a guided eco-adventure. Book your tour now.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blue Springs Recreational Park - Our tour starts off at Jackson Blue Springs which requires a $4 admission per person. Guests can enjoy the park as long as they like before and after their tour. The park has a concession stand, restrooms, seating, diving board, and a kids slide. Jackson Blue Springs is the head spring of Merritts Mill Pond, a 202 acre crystal clear pond.
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Kayak or Paddleboard
What's Not Included
  • Jackson Blue Springs $4 admission per person
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our guided tours at Merritts Mill Pond! Explore the serene waters of this 202-acre spring-fed pond by kayak or paddleboard.
During your guided tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit 5-6 different springs and caves that contribute to the unique ecosystem of Merritts Mill Pond. Dive into the crystal-clear…

Location
5461 Blue Springs Rd
Blue Springs Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Crystal
Sep 21, 2024
Looking for Adventure - If you are looking for an adventurous day trip, this is it! I took this trip with two of my friends, but I can't wait to go back with the family. Paige, our guide was the best! She was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of the area. Also she is a great photographer! If you are feeling brave, you will not regret going in the caves! Overall, it is a very beautiful place to see, and we will definitely be going back.
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G703thandreaf
Aug 31, 2024
Tour with Paige! - We had the best time together as a family at Blue Springs! We scheduled a tour and our guide was Paige, she was very knowledgeable, patient, kind, and good with our kids! We highly recommend it and will be back! It's worth every penny!
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Cynthia_b
Aug 7, 2024
Most amazing adventure ever! - Paige was a phenomenal guide, fun and very knowledgeable. We explored several of the springs and some of the different caves on Merritts Mill Pond Eco Adventure. The most amazing part was swimming in Gator Hole cave and the sheer beauty of the springs themselves. I highly recommend booking a tour with Paige and experiencing the true hidden gems of Florida.
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Brittanypt8077vf
Aug 4, 2024
Coldwater Outfitters, great staff, incredible memories! - Firstly, if you are taking this tour, it's with Coldwater Outfitters out of Jackson Blue Springs, hopefully that helps you not go on the wild goose chase we did the morning of our tour to find our outfitter. Secondly, we had a fabulous time! Our guide Paige was absolutely wonderful, very encouraging, patient & knowledgeable! Do not let her youthfulness fool you! She's absolutely competent and wise! When we arrived we initially wanted to try the clear bottom kayaks, as experienced kayakers we thought it would be great to try something new. However, they are more like canoes and a bit harder to paddle for longer times so we opted for regular kayaks as we wanted to enjoy our time and not be exhausted from paddling so we could save our energy for exploring the caves. We are all happy to have made that decision! It was so enjoyable! Our party included our 5 yr old and 12 yr old and both were able to do every activity with ease. My best advice? Don't let your nervousness hold you back, experience every part of this tour because you will absolutely not regret it! I had never been diving ever and this was such an incredible way to dip my toes in, Paige was so encouraging and she eased my mind multiple times! You will walk away feeling empowered and proud of yourself! Overall this was a great experience and Paige gave us a lunch recommendation that was also STELLAR! Thank you Coldwater Outfitters! We will be back!
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611aerynk
Jul 6, 2024
Kayak tours - I had a wonderful time and experience here at jackson county blue springs! we had a kayak tour and it was such a beautiful day! Our tour guide Paige was so lovely and super creative and friendly! 5 star rating FOR SURE!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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52jalenm
Jun 16, 2024
Had a really great time 5/5 - Me and my girlfriend went on this tour and had a great time. Our tour guides name was Josiah and he was really helped and fun to be around. We rode on a clear kayak and it was my first time on one and was a good experience. We visited many different springs and 100% would recommend this to everyone.
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129avagraceb
Jun 16, 2024
An amazing experience!! - An unforgettable experience exploring stunning springs and caves with knowledgeable and engaging tour guide Josiah. Highly recommend this tour for nature lovers!
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