Florida

Note: Gemini Springs in Debary, Florida has closed its spring for swimming due to,what they believe is, a collaspe in the aquafer.Thus they have a bacterial problem due to no fresh water supply. The water in the park (ie. facuets,etc.) is public municipal water source. – CJ Talley

Description:

2 springs in a park.

Nearest Address

37 Dirksen Drive Debary, FL 32713-3707 (386) 668-3810

Directions from Nearest Address

I-4 to Debary exit. Debary is NE of Orlando and SW of Daytona Beach.

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Sunrise to sunset.

GPS: N/A

Map Link: Gemini Springs Map

Submitted by: Rebecca

Description:

This unique natural mineral spring exits to the ground at 82* F and flows out of a fountain into two soaking pools, one under a dome cover. It has a very high sulfur content and there are large pieces of the compounds floating around. This spring is NOT for drinking water.

You DO NOT need to be staying at the hotel to use the springs.

Additional info: http://www.thespringsresort.com/amenities.html

Nearest Address

Best Western Hotel 18051 South Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, Florida 33908

Directions from Nearest Address

Traveling on Interstate 75, take Exit 128 (Alico Road, old exit 20). Proceed west on Alico Road (3 miles) to U.S. Highway 41, then turn left and head south one mile on U.S. Highway 41 to The Springs Resort hotel. Airports: 12.6 miles from South West Florida Regional Airport 125 miles from Tampa International Airport 125 miles from Miami International Airport 120 miles from Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Dawn till dusk (and they are not very strict about that since its a hotel and open 24 hours anyway.)

GPS: N/A

Map Link: San Carlos Park Mineral Springs Map

Submitted by: Nicole Lechowicz

Description

Vortex Spring produces 28 million gallons of crystal clear water daily at a year-round temperature of 68 degrees with no thermocline.

More info here: http://www.vortexspring.com/index.html

Nearest Address

1517 Vortex Spring Lane

Directions from Nearest Address

N/A

Vital Information

Hours Spring is Open:

Hours of Operation:

Monday thru Thursday 8:00-5:00
Friday 8:00-7:00
Saturday 7:00-7:00
Sunday 7:00-5:00

GPS:

Unknown

Map Link: Vortex Spring Map

Submitted by: C.S.