Pickard Springs
FLORIDA SPRINGS FIELD GUIDE
A true stone in the crown of the Santa Fe
🧭 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 in the Poe Springshed along the Santa Fe River, described by paddlers as accessible but "nothing exciting" at certain water levels, with fair visibility.
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 Pickard 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
