Troop Spring

Summary

Troop Spring is a third-magnitude spring in Gilchrist County along the Santa Fe River, located downstream of the Ichetucknee River confluence and upstream of the Suwannee River. The spring enters the river along a wooded, largely undeveloped stretch of floodplain. Troop Spring is located on private property and is not a recreation site.

Troop Spring is notable for its extremely elevated nitrate concentrations, reported as the highest of any spring along the Santa Fe River. High nutrient levels, low dissolved oxygen, limited vegetation, and heavy algae presence have led researchers to describe the system as biologically degraded.

Access

Public Access

There is no public access to Troop Spring. The spring is located on private property and should not be approached from land.

River Travel

Paddlers and boaters traveling this section of the Santa Fe River may pass near the spring’s general outflow area while moving along the river. A nearby public launch point is William Guy Lemmon Memorial Park, which provides access to the Santa Fe River for small boats and paddlers. However, there are no facilities, signage, or legal landing access associated with Troop Spring itself.