Summary of Features
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Quick Directions
In campground at Juniper Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National
Forest.
Full Directions
Located in the middle of the campground at the Juniper Springs Recreation
Area. To reach the recreation area (which is clearly signposted), drive
5 miles east of the junction of State Roads 19 and 40 on SR 40. The recreation
area is on the north side. Ask for directions to the spring at the Juniper
pay station. Fern Hammock is about ¼ mile east of Juniper Springs.
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 roughly oblong and 60 by 150 feet in diameter. A
wooden footbridge arches over the center of the pool. On either side of
the bridge, at depths of 3-8 feet, are several large (up to 10 feet in
diameter) white sand boils. Two-three dozen smaller sand boils are also
visible. Individual sand boils are circular, while overlapping boils and
boil clusters form non-uniform shapes with rounded edges. The water is
clear in the spring and can be greenish or blue. In contrast to the water
and the aquatic vegetation, the boils take on a glowing appearance in the
sunlight and present a striking visual effect.
The spring forms a shallow run that flows about 200 yards into Juniper Creek. There are trails along the run, and more sand boils can be observed in the run. Water in the run is also clear, and Rosenau et al., (1977) report that the water flowing from Fern Hammock Springs is very low in dissolved solids (p. 261).
Use/Access
Nearby Springs