Summary of Features Scale -2nd magnitude Scenery -fair How Pristine? -pool dammed, extensive hydrilla, land mostly cleared for park Swimming -poor Protection -fair-good Crowds -can be large on warm weekends Access -good, need clear directions Facilities -very good Safety -unknown Scuba -no Cost -free

Directions
From Branford, drive 1 mile NW on U.S. 27. Turn left (south) onto SR 349. Drive about 10 miles south and turn left (east) onto Rock Sink Church Road. Drive on (and remain on) main dirt road about 3 miles to the spring.

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 and a man-made berm and culvert form an oblong pool that is 30-40 feet wide and 125 feet long before draining into the Suwannee River. The pool was choked with hydrilla and algae on date of visit in summer 1997. Steps lead to the spring from both sides, and there is a platform on the south side that extends to provide a view of the vent. The water was clear, blue over the vent, and 10 feet deep. There is a parking area on the south side of the spring, and a picnic shelter on the north side.

Use/Access

• The spring is in a county park that is used for picnicking and hanging out. With so much vegetation in the pool, it is likely that few swimmers use it.
• There are a picnic pavilion and porta-potties on the site.

Personal Impressions

The spring is in need of exotic removal, which could be accomplished in a few hours. The berm constricts the natural cleansing flow of the spring and is also singularly unattractive. The spring and park are not appealing.

Nearby Springs

• GIL 917972, GIL917973, Sun Spring, Lumbercamp Spring, GIL84971, Trail Spring, GIL729971, GIL107971, GIL107972, Turtle Spring, Fletcher Spring, Rock Bluff Spring, Pleasant Grove Spring, Pothole (or Glisson) Spring, Otter Spring, Iron Springs, DIX95971, Rock Sink Spring

Other Nearby Natural Features

• Ichetucknee Springs State Park
• Hart Springs County Park
• O’Leno State Park
• San Felasco Hammock State Preserve
• Fanning Springs State Recreation Area
• River Rise State Preserve
• Manatee Springs State Park