Scale - 3rd magnitude Scenery - very poor/unsightly How Pristine? - terribly trashed and overrun with exotic hydrilla Swimming - no Protection - none Crowds - none Access - excellent Facilities - none Safety - good Scuba - no Cost - free
Summary of Features
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Directions
From the junction of U.S. 27/19 and U.S. 98 in Perry,
drive west on U.S. 98 for 2.55 miles. Turn right (north) at sign
for Hunter Creek development and proceed just under a mile to the bridge
over Spring Creek. The spring is near the bridge on the SE side.
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 springs consist of two small boils near the SE corner
of the bridge and bridge support. One boil was two feet in diameter,
and the other (which was a few feet away) was one foot in diameter.
On date of visit in February 2001, a time of historic drought, the boils
were pronounced, raised, issued clear water, and easy to spot. The
surrounding creek was very shallow, completely covered in hydrilla, and
strewn with garbage. The boils were the only areas that were not
covered in the aquatic vegetation. Turtles were sunning themselves
near the vents.
Use/Access
Nearby Springs