Summary Bugg Spring is one of Lake County’s most mysterious and historically significant springs. Located near Okahumpka, this second-magnitude spring forms a deep, nearly vertical-walled pool approximately 400 feet in diameter and plunges to depths of 170 to 175 feet. Today, the spring sits on private property owned by the U.S. Navy and is not open to the public. While Read more...

Summary Fern Hammock Springs is a scenic second-magnitude spring located within the Juniper Springs Recreation Area in Ocala National Forest. The spring is widely considered one of the most picturesque springs in the St. Johns River Water Management District thanks to its crystal-clear water, bubbling sand boils, and lush hammock vegetation. The irregularly shaped spring pool measures roughly 160 feet Read more...

Sanlando Springs is a historic second-magnitude spring in Seminole County, Florida, located near Longwood along the Wekiva River system. Today the spring sits within a private gated community, but for decades it was one of Central Florida’s best-known swimming destinations and a classic example of “Old Florida” spring culture. The spring forms a large circular swimming basin with exceptionally clear Read more...

Overview Silver Springs is one of Florida’s most iconic spring systems and the centerpiece of Silver Springs State Park in Marion County. The springs form the headwaters of the Silver River, a crystal-clear spring run that flows through floodplain forests and wetlands before joining the Ocklawaha River. Silver Springs is famous for its exceptional water clarity, its long history as Read more...