All Springs

Summary Santa Fe Spring is a major Floridan Aquifer spring located at the confluence of Olustee Creek and the Santa Fe River in Columbia County. It lies within the 254-acre Santa Fe Springs Preserve, protected through a partnership with the Suwannee River Water Management District. Once considered a first-magnitude spring and now classified as second magnitude, Santa Fe Spring discharges Read more…

Summary Bell Springs is a small, restored spring and trail access area in Columbia County along the Suwannee River, managed by the Suwannee River Water Management District within the Deep Creek Conservation Area. The spring flows from a small vent and runs about a quarter mile to the river. Once dammed into ponds decades ago, the site was fully restored Read more…

The Halls River Springs Complex is a group of natural spring vents that feed the upper Halls River system near Homosassa in Citrus County. These springs emerge in low, marshy terrain west of US-19 (Suncoast Boulevard) and form the headwaters of the Halls River. Unlike park springs with clear swimming areas, these springs are subtle groundwater vents within a winding Read more…

Summary Little Springs Park is a small neighborhood park in Crystal River located near City Hall and the police station. It’s more of a quiet green space than a destination spring, but it offers a peaceful spot to sit, have a picnic, or take a short break while exploring town. A small spring-fed creek or water feature runs through the Read more…

Summary King Spring is one of the largest and most well-known spring vents in Kings Bay, located within the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. This powerful first-magnitude spring pushes millions of gallons of clear freshwater into the bay each day, creating a broad sandy basin that attracts snorkelers, paddlers, divers, and — in winter — large numbers of manatees. Unlike Read more…

Summary Bluebird Springs Park is a small county park in Homosassa, Citrus County, built around a natural spring-fed pond. Managed as a neighborhood-style recreation area, the park combines a shaded spring basin with family-friendly amenities, picnic areas, and one of the few fenced dog parks in the area. While the water originates from a natural spring, Bluebird Springs functions primarily Read more…

Summary Seven Sisters Springs is one of Florida’s most beloved and picturesque spring destinations. Unlike many Florida springs with big park entrances, Seven Sisters can only be reached only by water. The springs are located in a shallow spring run off the Chassahowitzka River. Launch from the main river and enter a side channel that leads to the vents. Because Read more…

Summary Heilbronn Spring is a very low-flow freshwater spring in Bradford County, Florida, associated with Water Oak Creek. The spring has been historically documented as a small groundwater discharge point feeding the creek, but it is not a developed recreation site and has no designated public access. The surrounding area is rural and largely undeveloped, and the spring is best Read more…

Summary Deep Springs Park is a small, minimally developed public park in Bay County, Florida. The site includes basic open space and picnic areas but is not a developed spring recreation area. While “Deep Springs” appears in public spring datasets, visitors report that there is no clearly accessible or developed spring feature at this location. Springs at This Location Deep Read more…