Florida spring
Sylvan Springs
Photo by: Partridge DronesSylvan Spring is known for its crystal-clear, 72-degree water and a flow of about 10 million gallons per day. Set along Econfina Creek, its basin—up to 10 feet deep—offers a serene spot for swimming and kayaking, surrounded by pine forests and wetlands. Accessible via the Pitt and Sylvan Springs Recreation Area off SR 20 (no boat needed), it features a boardwalk from Pitt Spring. Summer weekends draw locals—arrive by 8 AM. For quiet, visit weekdays in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October), mornings ideal. Gear rental, shuttles, and tours are available in the nearby area. Boats on the creek are limited to 9.9 hp. Water clarity is typically vivid but can cloud with Econfina Creek backflow after rain. Check —stable, low levels around 6-7 feet ensure clarity, clearest from late fall to early spring during dry periods.
Amenities & Rules
Access & Rules
Activities & Amenities
Amenities & Rules status summary
Access & Rules
- Private: No access via land or water: No
- Reservation Required: No
- ADA Access: Yes
- Alcohol: No
- Boat Ramp: Yes
- Disposables: Yes
- Land Access: Yes
- Paddle Access: Yes
- Park: Yes
- Pets: Yes
Activities & Amenities
- Bathrooms: Yes
- Boating: Yes
- Camping: No
- Changing Rooms: No
- Fishing: Yes
- Food: No
- Free Diving: Yes
- Gear Rental: Yes
- Grills: Yes
- Hiking: Yes
- Lockers: No
- Paddling: Yes
- Pavilions: Yes
- Picnic Tables: Yes
- Portajohn: No
- Scuba Diving: No
- Showers: No
- Shuttle: Yes
- Swimming: Yes
- Trash Cans: Yes