Scale - 3rd magnitude (estimated) Scenery - very good How Pristine? - very unspoiled Swimming - no Protection - unknown Wildlife - excellent Crowds - none Access - good, canoe only Facilities - none Safety - good Scuba - no Cost - free
Summary of Features
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Directions
From downtown Tallahassee, drive south on Monroe Street out of town.
The road becomes Woodville Highway (State Road 363). At junction with U.S.
98, turn left. Park at bridge over the Wakulla River and paddle upriver
about 10 minutes. Look on the right (east) for a small (about 24" x 18")
white sign by the water that has been extensively used for target practice.
The manatee image on the sign was nearly faded out in 2000. The run ends
in the spring pool.
Spring Description
The spring is a circular pool about 35 feet in diameter and 4-5 feet
deep at the vent. The pool is completely canopied, and the combination
of canopy shade and reflection on the water make it somewhat difficult
to see the vents that feed it. There are two visible vents, both openings
in the limestone that are surrounded by vegetation and algae. Each vent
is about 5 feet deep and a couple of feet across. The boils are a few feet
apart in the center of the pool. The bottom is covered in algae. Land surrounding
the spring is heavily vegetated and swampy on the south side. On dates
of visit (1999-2001), there were remains of a fence that had been strung
across the spring to prevent access. Water from the spring forms a short
(60-70 feet) run to the Wakulla River. In general, visibility is better
during low tide.
Use/Access