Hart Springs
FLORIDA SPRINGS FIELD GUIDE
🧭 Family · ★☆☆☆☆☆ Novice
⚪ Quartz Spring
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Quick Facts
- 📍 County: Gilchrist County
- 🌊 River: Suwannee River
- 🌳 Park Type: Gilchrist County Park
Activities
🏊 Swimming · 🤿 Snorkeling · 🛶 Kayaking · 🛶 Canoeing · 🏄 Paddle Boarding · 🦅 Wildlife · 🥾 Hiking · 🎣 Fishing
About this Spring
Large spring-fed swimming area with a prominent central boil in a limestone fissure vent (walls 15 ft high, one vent nearly 30 ft deep), crystal-clear water lets snorkelers see down into the cave entrance, with a spring run flowing about 850 ft to the Suwannee River.
Adventures
- Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
- Gilchrist Blueway Trail
FSDN Partner Spotlight: Gilchrist County Tourist Development Council
Gilchrist County is home to a number of natural springs, and is the “Springs Capital of the World”. There are many places for residents and visitors to enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoe/kayaking, boating, fishing or just relaxing in a peaceful natural setting.
Being partners with Gilchrist TDC is a wonderful gathering of like minds. Our goals are aligned with the idea that these beautiful, natural springs need to be shared with the world while being cared for by the locals.
Plan Your Visit
Visit the Park Website · Get turn-by-turn directions and see it on the map in the Spring Seeker app
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