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Quick Directions
On Holmes Creek north of Vernon. The spring may be reached by
boat upriver on Holmes Creek from Vernon, 1/4 mile downriver from the public
boat ramp at Big Pine Landing, 2-3 miles northeast of Vernon off SR 277.
Full Directions
The spring is about a mile downstream of Cypress Spring on the west
side of Holmes Creek. It is about 1/4 mile downriver from the public
boat ramp at Big Pine Landing mentioned in the quick directions.
After the boat ramp, look for a dock, with no other docks nearby, on the
east side. Look for two flows on the right (west) side that go into
the spring pool.
For maps, latitude/longitude data, driving directions, satellite imagery, and topographic representations as well as weather conditions at this spring, go to Greg Johnson's informative "Florida Springs Database" web site at the following address: http://www.ThisWaytothe.Net/springs/floridasprings.htm#Florida
Spring Description
The spring pool is oval in shape and perhaps 175 feet across.
Water flows into the NE end of the spring from two channels off Holmes
Creek. On date of visit in May 2002, the water in the basin was fairly
clear, and the boulders and two vents could be seen on the bottom at depths
of 20-25 feet. The depth of the pool is now approximately 35 feet,
and there is a large cavern entrance that did not exist in the past.
Water flows from two opening amidst boulders and smaller limestone rocks.
There was a mild slick on the surface above the main vent, which was 2-3 feet across. Most of the rest of the bottom was sandy with some vegetation. There was water cabbage and water "parsley" on the surface. The combined flow from the spring and the two channels that feed it flow about 900’ into Holmes Creek. According to a long-time resident, the spring is this clear or clearer about 8 months each year. Land rises up perhaps 20 feet above the spring, and has been partially cleared. There is a house above the spring.
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