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Directions
Accessible via small boat. From the center of Marianna on U.S. 90, go north on Jefferson Street (State Road 167—the same turn as for Florida Cavern State Park) and proceed about 1.5 miles to the bridge over the Chipola River. Put in and go downstream about 6.75 miles. The spring is on the east bank, a little below the two spring runs that cascade/tumble into the river. The spring is at the base/roots of two large trees and directly across from the middle of three mobile home that are on the opposite (west) bank. GPS coordinates: N30.44.503; W85.12.701.For maps, 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 seep is at the edge of the river below two large trees. On date of visit, water trickled out of the bank at the river's edge over a small patch (about 1 foot in diameter) of whitish limestone and directly into the river. The area above the visible flow is a tangle of tree roots.Use/Access
There is no apparent use of the spring, which is in a pristine condition.Nearby Springs
Other Nearby Natural Features
- Baltzell (or Bosel or Bozel) Springs group
- Blue Hole Spring
- Sandbag Spring
- Unamed Grotto/Wastewater Spring
- Unnamed Alcove Spring
- Unnamed Chipola Riverbank Springs
- Dykes Spring
- Unnamed Spring Cascade
- Delightful Grotto Spring and Cascade
- Unnamed Rock Overhang Seep
- Unnamed Possible Chipola Spring Runs (5)
- Unnamed Chipola West Bank Seeps
- Unnamed Limestone Boulders Spring
- Possible Spring run Near Highway 280 Bridge
- Merrit’s Mill Pond Springs (Jackson Blue, Shangri-La, Twin Caves, Indian Washtub, Gator)
- Spring Lake Springs (Black, Double, Gadsen [or Gadsden], Millpond, Springboard, Coffin)
Florida Caverns State Park
Three Rivers State Park
Falling Water State Park
Torreya State Park
Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve