Summary of Features Scale—3rd magnitude (estimated)  Scenery—Good  How Pristine?—fence, otherwise completely unspoiled  Swimming—poor  Protection—unknown  Crowds—none  Access—difficult, canoe only  Facilities—none  Safety—fair  Scuba—unknown  Cost—free

Directions
Off State Road 20 about seven miles west of where it intersects with U.S. 231 north of Panama City. Put canoe in on right where SR20 crosses Econfina Creek and paddle 1/3 mile downstream to small mouth of spring run on the right (west side). The spring is perhaps 150 yards above Gainer 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
A clear stream flowing into the river indicates the spring. When visited by JF in August 2000, the run was canopied with branches and shrubs, and its run was blocked by branches and partially dammed. The run is about 100 feet long and eight feet wide, and angles back upriver, paralleling Econfina Creek. The land around the spring is dense forest and swampy. The spring pool is circular and about 22 feet in diameter. There was one clear vent that appeared to be 8 feet below the surface on date of visit, which was a time of low water. The bottom was muddy and covered with fallen branches.

Note: This spring is not described in Springs of Florida (Rosenau et al., 1977) or in any other publication the authors have found.

Use/Access

About halfway up the run is the remnant of a chain-link fence strung over the run to prevent access to the spring. A gap in the fence allowed access to the vent. The area was not posted.
Across the highway from Pitt Spring and nearly hidden in a low area near the bridge is a canoe/kayak rental facility that operates throughout the warm months. In late fall and in winter canoes may be rented by appointment.

Personal Impressions
It felt a bit creepy pushing back the branches and practically porting into the spring, but the area was not posted so JF did it.

Nearby Springs

Walsingham Spring, Unnamed Econfina Creek-bed Spring, Glowing Spring, Washington Blue Springs Group, Williford Spring, Sylvian Springs Group, Gainer Springs Group, McCormick Springs Group, Pitt Spring, Williford Run Spring, Ponce de Leon Springs, Vortex Spring, Cypress Spring, Morrison Spring

Other Nearby Natural Features
Pitt Spring Recreation Area
St. Andrews State Recreation Area
Falling Waters State Recreation Area