Florida spring
Gainer Spring 3
Photo by: Florida SpringsGainer Spring #3 is a small spring within the first-magnitude Gainer Springs Group, contributing to a collective flow of about 100 million gallons per day. Nestled along the creek, its shallow basin—approximately 5-10 feet deep—offers a tranquil spot for snorkeling and kayaking, surrounded by pine forests and scrub. It’s surrounded by private land, so respect boundaries. Summer weekends attract paddlers—arrive early for peace. 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: No
- Alcohol: Yes
- Boat Ramp: Yes
- Disposables: Yes
- Land Access: No
- Paddle Access: Yes
- Park: No
- Pets: Yes
Activities & Amenities
- Bathrooms: No
- Boating: Yes
- Camping: No
- Changing Rooms: No
- Fishing: Yes
- Food: No
- Free Diving: Yes
- Gear Rental: Yes
- Grills: No
- Hiking: No
- Lockers: No
- Paddling: Yes
- Pavilions: No
- Picnic Tables: No
- Portajohn: No
- Scuba Diving: Yes
- Showers: No
- Shuttle: Yes
- Swimming: Yes
- Trash Cans: No