- Scale - 2nd magnitude
- Scenery - fine
- How Pristine? - some trash near spring, otherwise very pristine
- Swimming - poor-fair
- Protection - unknown
- Crowds - none
- Access - very good, boat only
- Facilities - none
- Safety - good
- Scuba - unknown
- Cost - free
Summary of Features
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From Branford, drive east/south on U.S. 27 about 4 miles to junction with U.S. 129. Drive south on U.S. 129 for about 5 miles, and turn right (west), immediately after passing the turn for State Road 138 (which is on the left/east). Drive on graded dirt road and then turn right/west on NW 39 Avenue to the Wanamake boat ramp on the Santa Fe River. (Note: the Santa Fe River is only about ¼ mile from the Suwannee River at this boat ramp.) Put in and go upriver about 2/3 to ¾ mile and look for spring on the left/west side. The spring is a short distance upriver from a swampy area on the north side characterized by very large cypress trees with wide trunks that taper dramatically and are reminiscent of Indian teepees. |
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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 forms a semicircular pool at the edge of the river. The
pool was about 50 feet wide on date of visit, and visibility in the water
under winter and evening conditions (January 2001) was only about one foot.
The pool is canopied by cypress and hardwoods, and the low area around
the spring is thick floodplain forest. No flow was visible.
Use/Access
The spring is not dramatic in appearance and can be easy to miss, especially when there is no visible flow. Look for the telltale circular pool. The site would likely be clearer on a sunny summer day.
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