Sharks Tooth 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
Sharks Tooth Spring is located in the Seminole State Forest, about 2 miles southeast of Cassia.
Description
Sharks Tooth Spring is a fifth-magnitude spring that emerges from the weathered limestone and clay at the base of a hillside. There is no pool at the spring head. Clear spring water creates a run 2 feet wide and 0.2 feet deep that flows northeast 800 feet into Sulphur Run. The run has a sand and pebble bottom. A hardwood forest with hiking and equestrian trails surrounds the spring.
Utilization
The spring is in Seminole State Forest. It is undeveloped but primitive camping, hiking, and equestrian trails are nearby within the Seminole State Forest. The water flows into Sulphur Run.
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:
- Sulphur Run – Receiving Waterbody
This waterbody is located within: Wekiva River Watershed