Florida spring
Potter Spring
Photo by: PanhandleAdventuresA small spring along Mill Branch, North of Mill Lake, known for its clear, 68-degree water and a modest flow, likely under 5 million gallons per day. Its shallow basin—approximately 5-10 feet deep—offers a quiet spot for kayaking and snorkeling, surrounded by cypress trees and hardwood swamps. Accessible only by boat from Holmes Creek landings (e.g., Potter Spring Road Landing, 0.2 miles downstream), it’s on private land, so respect boundaries. Summer weekends draw paddlers—arrive early for calm. For quiet, visit weekdays in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October), mornings ideal. Jet Skis are prohibited on Holmes Creek in Washington County. Ord 97-12 Water clarity is typically vivid but can cloud with Holmes Creek backflow after rain. Check Holmes Creek —stable, low levels around 13.8 feet ensure clarity, clearest from late fall to early spring during dry periods.
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: Yes
- Boat Ramp: Yes
- Disposables: Yes
- Land Access: No
- 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: No
- Lockers: No
- Paddling: Yes
- Pavilions: No
- Picnic Tables: No
- Portajohn: No
- Scuba Diving: No
- Showers: No
- Shuttle: No
- Swimming: Yes
- Trash Cans: No