Unnamed Spring near Sylvian
Washington County

Summary of Features

Scale—3rd magnitude (estimated) 
Scenery—very good 
How Pristine?—very pristine 
Swimming—no 
Protection—excellent 
Crowds—none 
Access—very good 
Facilities—none, very good nearby 
Safety—fair-good 
Scuba—no 
Cost—free 

Directions
Just off State Road 20 about seven miles west of where 20 intersects with U.S. 231 north of Panama City. Turn into Pitt Spring Recreation Area immediately past the bridge and park in lot 75 feet from Pitt Spring. The spring may be reached on foot a short distance north of the parking lot between Pitt and Sylvian Springs.

From Panama City, drive north on U.S. 231, then turn left onto County Road 2301 which goes through Bayou George, becomes Blue Spring Road, and intersects State Road 20 ¼ mile east of the bridge over Econfina Creek. Follow above directions from there.

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
This small spring creates a long, dark pool about 8 feet wide, 35 feet long, and 2 feet deep (above the vent) and flows about 250 feet into the southwest end of the Sylvian Springs pool and thence to Econfina Creek. On the date of visit (April 2000) the water in the pool was somewhat dark and no boil was visible. However, water was clearly flowing from the pool to the north. The trail goes right past the spring, which lies in an area of heavy forest.

Use/Access
No utilization, and the spring is not particularly scenic.

Nearby Springs

Walsingham Spring, Unnamed Econfina Creek-bed Spring, Glowing Spring, Washington Blue Springs Group, Williford Spring, Gainer Springs Group, McCormick Springs Group, Pitt Spring, Williford Run Spring, Sylvian Springs Group, Other Unnamed Spring Near Sylvian Springs Group, 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

Contact Information
Northwest Florida Water Management District
850-539-5999