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Local favourite lake · Hernando, Florida

Gator Spring

Gator Spring is a lake in Hernando, Florida.

Gator Spring: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Gator Spring

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Gator Spring — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.43410, -82.65156. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gator Spring full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Gator Spring yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Gator Spring?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Gator Spring?

    Nearby: Aripeka Sandhills Preserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Bayport Park (park, 14 km), Weeki Wachee Spring (church, 15 km), Crews Lake Wilderness Park (lake, 16 km), Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park (sanctuary, 19 km), Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 26 km).