Lily Springs
FLORIDA SPRINGS FIELD GUIDE
Also known as: Lilly Springs
🧭 Explorer · ★★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
💜 Amethyst Spring
Find it with the Spring Seeker app and add an amethyst to your gem collection: +20 Seeker Points.
Quick Facts
- 📍 County: Gilchrist County
- 🌊 River: Santa Fe River
- 🌳 Park Type: Private Property
Activities
🏊 Swimming · 📸 Photography
About this Spring
A second-magnitude spring on private property along the Santa Fe River, historically notable as the home of "Naked Ed" (John Edward Watts), who served as caretaker for over 24 years until retiring in 2017, reached by paddling the river.
Adventures
- Blue Springs Hopper: maps and booking in the Spring Seeker app
- 8 Springs in 8 Miles®: maps and booking in the Spring Seeker app
Plan Your Visit
Get turn-by-turn directions and see it on the map in the Spring Seeker app
Unlock the Full Story in Spring Seeker
There's more to Lily Springs waiting inside the app:
- 📖 The full story of this spring, with history and insider details
- 🗺️ Live maps, directions and Seek This Spring
- 💎 Collect its gem, earn Seeker Points and unlock achievements
- 📓 A field journal for your visit, with photos
