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Manatee Season Opens at Crystal River at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge — Three Sisters Springs

Where it is

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge — Three Sisters Springs

123 NW US-19, Crystal River, FL

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Who should skip it

You go before the first cold front — warm Gulf water means empty springs.

The move

Watch the forecast: the first morning under 60°F after the 15th is the day to drive.

Getting there

Park at the Three Sisters Springs Center and take the shuttle; no parking at the springs.

Official site — confirm dates and tickets before you travel

Going? Send it to whoever you’d go with — they’ll get the dates, the hours and where to park.

Verified 2026-09-03 against the organiser’s own listing. Verification source. More in Florida Events.