Springs Fever: A Field & Recreation Guide to 500 Florida Springs.
3rd Edition by Joe Follman and Richard Buchanan

Bradley Spring

Taylor

Summary of Features

  • Scale - 3rd magnitude
  • Scenery - good-very good
  • How Pristine? - enclosure around spring, adjacent to cleared area and park
  • Swimming - no
  • Protection - good
  • Crowds - can be heavy on weekends
  • Access - very good
  • Facilities - fair
  • Safety - fair-good
  • Scuba - no
  • Cost - free


Directions

In Steinhatchee, from intersection of State Roads 50 and 361, drive north on SR 361 out of Steinhatchee.  After passing entrance on left (west) for the Solid Waste Collection Site, continue another half mile and turn left onto sand road at sign for Bradley Spring and follow to county park and spring.

For maps, latitude/longitude data, driving directions, satellite imagery, and topographic representations as well as weather conditions at this spring, go to Greg Johnson's informative "Florida Springs Database" web site at the following address:  http://www.ThisWaytothe.Net/springs/floridasprings.htm#Florida

Spring Description

The spring is surrounded on three sides by a brick wall that is two feet high and six feet across.  Water flows from a limestone opening and creates a strong boil.  Flow from the spring forms a creek that flows several miles through jungle, marsh, and eventually to the Gulf of Mexico.  The creek is 3-5 inches deep, and the water is clear and has a pronounced sulfur odor.  Green algae grows in the run. 

The land below the creek is dense floodplain/coastal forest.  The area behind the spring has been cleared to create a public park.

Use/Access

Personal Impressions

Worth a look, but drive carefully in the sand and be prepared for biting insects in season (January 1-December 31).

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