Discover Crystal River Florida

Crystal River (located in Citrus County, Florida) is the Manatee Capital of the World, with over 17% of Florida's total population of Florida manatees spending the winter months in the many springs along our shoreline on the Gulf Coast. We're also the only place in the USA where you can legally swim with manatees.

We're among Florida's leading eco-tourism and sport fishing destinations with incredible rivers, crystal-clear springs (including internationally famous Three Sisters Springs), the Gulf of Mexico, the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes, and the Withlacoochee State Trail, Florida's longest paved recreation trail.

Our charming small towns -- Crystal River, Floral City, Homosassa, and Inverness -- offer great food and fun in a welcoming atmosphere.