- Scale - 2nd magnitude
- Scenery - fair
- How Pristine? - adjacent to boat ramp and highway bridge
- Swimming - fair-good
- Protection - fair
- Crowds - heavy on warm weekends
- Access - excellent
- Facilities - good
- Safety - good to fair
- Scuba - yes
- Cost - free
Summary of Features
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From Ft. White, drive south on State Road 47 about five miles to the bridge over the Santa Fe River. The spring is just a few feet downstream of the apron of the boat ramp on the SE side of the bridge. |
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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 lies in the river and flows from one or more limestone openings
that are 10-15 feet deep at times of low-normal river heights. The flow
creates visible, overlapping boils on the surface. Water flowing from the
spring is clear, but the apparent clarity at the surface is affected by
the clarity of the Santa Fe River.
Use/Access
Used for wading, some swimming, and rinsing off. Most users of
the boat ramp a few feet away do not notice the spring is there.
Personal Impressions
The convenience of this spring cannot be surpassed. One may literally
stand on the edge of the boat ramp and jump into the spring boil. It is
an excellent place and way to clean off at the end of a long paddle, or
to cool off at the beginning of one.
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