Introducing Crystal River

Crystal River, located on the Nature Coast of Florida, is known for pristine, crystal clear waters, bays, and streams that give the area its name. With more than 70 springs, Crystal River/Kings Bay is the largest winter refuge for manatees on the Florida Gulf Coast and is a National Wildlife Refuge. Over the last 60 years, the springs that feed the river have gone through dramatic changes, which have led to a habitat that is being affected by unwanted algae. If nothing is done to correct the problem, these beautiful waterways may never recover.