Scale: All have small flow
Scenery: Fine
How Pristine?: Very pristine
Swimming: No
Protection: Unknown
Crowds: None
Access: Very good; boat only
Facilities: None
Safety: Very good
Scuba: No
Cost: Free
| Summary of Features
Scale: All have small flow Scenery: Fine How Pristine?: Very pristine Swimming: No Protection: Unknown Crowds: None Access: Very good; boat only Facilities: None Safety: Very good Scuba: No Cost: Free |
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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 3.25-3.5 miles. Look
for flowpoints at the base of limestone banks and boulders at the water's
edge at the following coordinates:
Spring Description
There are several similar small springs on the west bank of the Chipola
River in an area stretching from shortly after the Unnamed Alcove Spring
to Alamo Cave. The springs are similar in composition—small flows
from openings in or between limestone rocks and boulders at the river's
edge and forming the base of the riverbank. Springflow was seen and
confirmed at Springs A & C, and is suspected but not confirmed from
flowpoints B and D. The area has a lot of exposed limestone on the
west bank, which rises up to 30 feet above the river. Flow from these
springs is clear, and the flow points are inundated when the river is high.
Just below these confirmed and possible springs is Alamo Cavern, which
is at the river's edge and has a series of passages including a main passageway
that can be entered at a distance of more than 200 feet to the west.
Use/Access
There is no apparent use of any of these small springs, which are all
in a pristine condition.
Nearby Springs