Florida spring
Gainer Spring 2 - Emerald
Photo by: Florida SpringsGainer Spring No. 2, features a pool approximately 50 feet wide and up to 15 feet deep with a clear blue-green tint and a limestone bottom. It contributes significantly to the Gainer Springs Group, discharging millions of gallons daily into the creek, surrounded by scrub pine and hardwood forest. The water is clearest during dry periods, especially late fall to early spring (October-April), when rainfall and runoff are minimal, though heavy summer rains can cloud it. The site spans roughly 1-2 acres, including the spring pool and immediate surroundings. Gear rental, shuttles, and tours are available in the nearby area. Boats on the creek are limited to 9.9 hp. For optimal clarity at the spring, the water level should be low, typically around 6-7 feet gage height, as higher levels from rain increase flow and sediment from upstream.
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