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Sweetwater Springs

Magnitude 2Juniper CreekYellow BluffPublic
Sweetwater Springs

Sweetwater Springs is known for its crystal-clear, 72-degree water and a flow of about 8 million gallons per day. Its picturesque pool—70 feet by 60 feet, up to 10 feet deep—offers a serene spot for swimming and canoeing, surrounded by live oaks and wilderness. Accessible by canoe from SR 19 (0.6 miles up Juniper Creek, no basin entry) or via a lottery-based cabin stay, it’s highly exclusive. Summer weekends are busy at nearby ramps—arrive by 8 AM. For quiet, visit weekdays in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October), mornings ideal. Water clarity is typically vivid but can cloud with Juniper Creek runoff after rain. Check —stable, low levels around 1-2 feet ensure clarity, clearest from late fall to early spring during dry periods.

Amenities & Rules

Access & Rules

Activities & Amenities

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Access & Rules

  • Private: No access via land or water: Unknown
  • Reservation Required: Unknown
  • ADA Access: Unknown
  • Alcohol: Unknown
  • Boat Ramp: Unknown
  • Disposables: Unknown
  • Land Access: Unknown
  • Paddle Access: Unknown
  • Park: Unknown
  • Pets: Unknown

Activities & Amenities

  • Bathrooms: Unknown
  • Boating: Unknown
  • Camping: Unknown
  • Changing Rooms: Unknown
  • Fishing: Unknown
  • Food: Unknown
  • Free Diving: Unknown
  • Gear Rental: Unknown
  • Grills: Unknown
  • Hiking: Unknown
  • Lockers: Unknown
  • Paddling: Unknown
  • Pavilions: Unknown
  • Picnic Tables: Unknown
  • Portajohn: Unknown
  • Scuba Diving: Unknown
  • Showers: Unknown
  • Shuttle: Unknown
  • Swimming: Unknown
  • Trash Cans: Unknown