Florida spring
Telford Spring
Photo by: Florida SpringsTelford Spring is known for its clear, 72-degree water and a flow of about 20-30 million gallons per day. Set along the Suwannee River, its large basin—up to 50 feet deep with a cave system—offers a vibrant spot for swimming, snorkeling, and cave diving, surrounded by hardwoods and eroded banks. Accessible via SR 51 to a dirt road (no boat needed, free entry), it’s a 5-minute walk from parking. Summer weekends draw crowds—arrive by 8 AM. For quiet, visit weekdays in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October), mornings ideal. Pretty neat horizonal cave or tunnel you can swim through. Check for stable levels around 20 feet for a great experience. The available swimming/wading area is reduced significantly as levels drop below 20 feet.
Amenities & Rules
Access & Rules
Activities & Amenities
Amenities & Rules status summary
Access & Rules
- State Park: No
- Reservation Required: No
- Private: No access via land or water: No
- ADA Access: No
- Alcohol: Yes
- Boat Ramp: Yes
- Disposables: Yes
- Land Access: Yes
- Paddle Access: Yes
- Park: No
- Pets: Yes
Activities & Amenities
- Bathrooms: No
- Boating: Yes
- Camping: No
- Changing Rooms: No
- Fishing: Yes
- Food: No
- Free Diving: No
- Gear Rental: No
- Grills: No
- Hiking: No
- Lockers: No
- Paddling: Yes
- Pavilions: No
- Picnic Tables: No
- Portajohn: Yes
- Scuba Diving: No
- Showers: No
- Shuttle: No
- Swimming: Yes
- Trash Cans: Yes