Florida spring
Cypress Spring
Photo by: Florida SpringsA stunning natural spring known for its crystal-clear, 68-degree water and a large basin with depths up to 25 feet (and a small opening reaching 75 feet). Surrounded by cypress trees, pine forests, and a sandy beach, it’s perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and diving. Access is via water only due to private property; launch from Cotton Landing or Culpepper Landing on Holmes Creek and paddle a short distance (about 0.25 miles from Cotton Landing or 0.75 miles upstream from Culpepper). It gets busy during spring and summer, especially on weekends, with crowds of locals swimming. For a quieter visit, go on weekdays, ideally mid-week, and avoid peak months like July and August. Early mornings or late afternoons in spring (April-May) or fall (September-October) offer the best conditions with fewer people and pleasant weather. Jet Skis are prohibited on Holmes Creek. County Ord. 97-12 **Update May 2026: The boardwalk area is now open and access to the portajohns is also available. Water clarity can be impacted by many factors such as upstream rainfall and water releases causing a tannic, dark-colored or "Brown Out" condition. Water tends to become clear when the Holmes Creek Water level is at or below approximately 13.8 feet.
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: Yes
- Scuba Diving: Yes
- Showers: No
- Shuttle: Yes
- Swimming: Yes
- Trash Cans: Yes