Florida spring

Little River Spring

Magnitude 2Suwannee RiverO'BrienPublic
Little River SpringPhoto by: Florida Springs

Known for its clear, 72-degree water and a flow of about 10-20 million gallons per day. Set near the Suwannee River, its key-shaped pool—2-4 feet deep over a limestone shelf—offers a scenic spot for swimming, snorkeling, and cave diving, surrounded by a 25-foot river levee. Accessible via CR 248 (no boat needed, free entry), it’s a short walk from the parking lot. Summer weekends draw crowds—arrive by 8 AM. For quiet, visit weekdays in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October), mornings ideal. There is a fee to enter as it is a county park. Water clarity is typically vivid but can cloud with Suwannee River backflow during high water. 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: No
  • Disposables: Yes
  • Land Access: Yes
  • Paddle Access: Yes
  • Park: Yes
  • Pets: No

Activities & Amenities

  • Bathrooms: No
  • Boating: Yes
  • Camping: No
  • Changing Rooms: No
  • Fishing: Yes
  • Food: No
  • Free Diving: Yes
  • Gear Rental: No
  • Grills: Yes
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Lockers: No
  • Paddling: Yes
  • Pavilions: Yes
  • Picnic Tables: Yes
  • Portajohn: Yes
  • Scuba Diving: Yes
  • Showers: No
  • Shuttle: No
  • Swimming: Yes
  • Trash Cans: Yes

Little River Spring Photos

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