- Scenery - fair
- How Pristine? - in back yard of house on river, run altered and dammed
- Swimming - yes
- Protection - unknown
- Access - no, private
Summary of Features
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Quick Directions
1-2 houses past the unnamed possible spring above, 20 minutes’
paddle upriver on the Santa Fe from private boat ramp at Oasis Spring or
2-3 miles below boat ramp at Wilson Spring.
Full Directions
From U.S. 27 in Ft. White, take Wilson Springs Road west about 4 miles
to the spring and boat ramp on the Santa Fe River. Go downriver on the
Santa Fe 2-3 miles, past 2 sets of small shoals and a hairpin turn. The
spring is on the north (right) side of the river in a neighborhood after
the dramatic river turn and 1-2 houses after the unnamed possible spring
described above. To get to the Oasis boat ramp: From Branford, drive east/south
on U.S. 27 to junction with Highway 129/49. Turn south. Drive about 5 miles
to Highway 138 and turn east. Drive 3.4 miles to NE 2nd Way.
Follow 2nd Way for 2.6 miles to dirt road on right and the boat
ramp.
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 is just off the river (the center of the pool perhaps 75
feet from the river) and forms an oval pool that is about 35 by 45 feet
in diameter. Water in the pool was clear and shallow, and a mild boil was
visible. The water had a green tint on date of visit (January 2001). No
vent was visible, however, due to vegetation in the pool. The spring is
set in a depression with banks rising around it on all sides and land sloping
upward to a house on the north side. Much of the land around the spring
has been cleared and is grassy.
The banks of the pool are shored with sandbags, and the mouth of the run is narrowed and partly dammed with sandbags and rocks. Water tumbles from the mouth of the pool into the river 25 feet away. On date of visit, the run was only a few inches deep.
Use/Access