Oasis Spring

Oasis Spring

Gilchrist County

Summary

Oasis Spring is a small, river-adjacent spring along the Santa Fe River near Fort White, Florida. The spring is located within the floodplain forest corridor of the river and is associated with the nearby Santa Fe Oasis Tract, a conservation property managed for wildlife habitat and natural resource protection.

This is a quiet, undeveloped spring area surrounded by hammock forest and riverine wetlands rather than a built recreational park.

Activities

  • Paddling (river only): Canoeists and kayakers traveling the Santa Fe River may pass near the spring during river trips

  • Hiking nearby: Trails within the Santa Fe Oasis conservation tract offer short forest walks, though they do not provide developed access to the spring itself

Access

There is no developed public access point directly at Oasis Spring.

River access in this section of the Santa Fe is typically made from established boat ramps such as Bowman’s Landing. Land access in the area is limited to designated conservation tract entrances and does not include a marked path or facility at the spring.

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