Turtle Springs
FLORIDA SPRINGS FIELD GUIDE
🧭 Explorer · ★★★☆☆☆ Intermediate
💜 Amethyst Spring
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Quick Facts
- 📍 County: Lafayette County
- 🌊 River: Suwannee River
Activities
🛶 Kayaking · 🛶 Canoeing · 🏊 Swimming · 🦅 Wildlife
About this Spring
A small pond-like spring in a tree-lined cove along the Suwannee River, ringed by 15-18 ft sandy banks with fallen trees creating habitat often described as a "turtle haven", accessible only by boat/paddle, about 0.5 miles downstream from the CR 342 boat ramp.
Plan Your Visit
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