Blueberry Spring 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
Blueberry Spring is located in the Seminole State Forest, about 3.5 miles southeast of Cassia.
Description
Blueberry Spring is a fifth-magnitude spring that discharges from a small sand boil in the hillside. The shallow, circular pool is about 5 feet in diameter. There are leaves, organic debris and white sulfur-reducing bacteria covering the pool bottom. Several more sand boils are present in the run farther down the hillside. Clear water meanders eastward down a 5-foot wide spring run into Blackwater Creek.
Utilization
The spring is on public property in Seminole State Forest. 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:
- Blueberry Spring Run – Spring Flow
- Blackwater Creek – Receiving Waterbody
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed