Snail Springs is only one of Lake County's 36 freshwater springs. For general spring information or to view a list of all springs, please visit the Lake County Springs page.
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed
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Location
Snail Springs is located in the Seminole State Forest about 3 miles northeast of Mount Plymouth and 3.2 miles southeast of the town of Seminole Springs.
Description
Snail Springs, a fifth-magnitude spring, has four separate spring vents labeled A, B, C and D. The largest spring pool is designated Vent A and is 12 feet in diameter and 0.2 feet deep. Clear water issues from eight sand boils within the pool, the largest of which is 4 feet in diameter. The main spring run is 8 feet wide and 0.2 feet deep. It flows northwest 0.6 miles into Seminole Creek. The vents feed the run. Vent B boils up in a relatively large pool about 150 feet down the run, Vent C is another 120 feet away, and Vent D is about another 150 feet past C. Vent D has a 16-inch clay pipe on the side of the pool near two palm trees. From Vent D to the main spring run, the distance is about 150 feet. Vents C and D have a strong hydrogen sulfide odor and flowing strings of white sulfur-reducing bacteria are often seen in the run. Hardwood forest surrounds the spring.
Utilization
Snail Springs is on public land within the Seminole State Forest. There is a small clearing to the south with an abandoned homestead. The spring’s water flows into Seminole Creek. The spring and the area around it are undeveloped and access may be difficult.
The Seminole State Forest offers many recreational opportunities for either the outdoor enthusiast or casual visitor. Parking is available at the Cassia Trailhead off of Brantley Branch Road via SR 44 and at the Bear Pond Trailhead off of SR 46. A State Forest Use Permit is required for drive-in access. Permits can be obtained by telephoning or visiting Lake Forestry Station. For more information, visit the Seminole State Forest's website, link below.
Contact Information
Lake Forestry Station
Seminole State Forest
9610 County Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34788
(352) 360-6675 Office
Seminole State Forest website
Associated Water Resources
The following water resources are directly related to this spring:
- Seminole Creek – Receiving Waterbody
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed