Florida spring

Suwanacoochee Spring

Magnitude 3Withlacoochee RiverFalmouthPublic
Suwanacoochee SpringPhoto by: Florida Springs

Known for its clear, 72-degree water and a modest flow, likely under 5 million gallons per day. Its small basin, up to 10 feet deep, offers a quiet spot for kayaking and snorkeling, surrounded by cypress and hardwoods. Summer weekends draw paddlers, arrive early for calm. For quiet, visit weekdays in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October), mornings ideal. The amenities and and rules pills are not filled out for the park due to the spring being remote. Water clarity is typically vivid but can cloud with Withlacoochee River backflow after rain. Clarity typically improves when gage height drops to ~40–42 ft—indicating minimal tannic water intrusion from floods or runoff.

Amenities & Rules

Access & Rules

Activities & Amenities

Amenities & Rules status summary

Access & Rules

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

Activities & Amenities

  • Bathrooms: No
  • Boating: Yes
  • Camping: No
  • Changing Rooms: No
  • Fishing: Yes
  • Food: No
  • Free Diving: Yes
  • Gear Rental: No
  • Grills: No
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Lockers: No
  • Paddling: Yes
  • Pavilions: No
  • Picnic Tables: No
  • Portajohn: No
  • Scuba Diving: No
  • Showers: No
  • Shuttle: No
  • Swimming: Yes
  • Trash Cans: No

Suwanacoochee Spring Photos

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