Suwannee Springs, once known as Suwannee Sulphur Springs, is the site of natural springs and was a historic mineral spring tourist attraction and hotel in Suwannee County, Florida approximately 7.5 miles northeast of Live Oak, Florida. It is now managed by the Suwannee River Water Management District.
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At least six springs comprise Suwannee Springs, five spilling directly into the south side of the Suwannee River. All are clustered in a sandy 100 ft stretch at the base of a 35 ft. high bank along the south side of the Suwannee River. The main spring flows inside a man-made wall fifteen feet high and three feet thick of limestone rock built in the late 1890s, which previously served as a bath house. The depth near the vent on the south side of the pool is 7.8 ft.
Facts of Suwanee Springs
- Suwannee Springs is a second magnitude spring with an average flow of 23.4 cubic feet per second (cfs).
- The spring emerges from Oligocene age limestone and discharges hard, sulphur water.
You can read more about the history of Suwanee Springs here:
Goals & Objectives:
- Ridge walk, complete survey, cartography
- Line cleanup
- Exploration
- Photo and video documentation.