Jug Hole

Portions of the following information were taken from Florida Geological Survey Bulletin 66. 

The Ichetucknee Springs Group is located within the Ichetucknee Springs State Park which is approximately 10 miles northeast of Branford. From the bridge over the Suwannee River in Branford, drive east on US 27/129 for 7 miles. Turn north (left) onto CR 137 and continue for 1.3 miles. Turn east (right) and go 4.2 miles through the north park entrance to the parking area. 

Description - This spring is located in the spring run channel of Cedar Head Spring, which is north of Blue Hole. The spring pool and outflow greatly widens the incoming spring run, and the combined run flows south a short distance to the Ichetucknee River. The spring pool measures 87 ft east to west and 117 ft north to south. The depth measured over the vent is 37 ft. The water is clear and light blue, and a boil is visible on the pool surface. Water issues from a cavern in limestone. The pool has a sand and limestone bottom with abundant aquatic grass and some algae. The land around the spring is heavily forested with mixed hardwoods and palm. The spring run is fenced off approximately 100 ft south of vent. This is a swimming spot with a wooden boardwalk for spring access. A foot path leads to the spring from the north. 

Utilization - The springs, river, and surrounding forested land are part of Ichetucknee Springs State Park from the US 27 bridge northward. The park is a high quality natural area that is partly developed and whose heavy public use is highly regulated in order to minimize damage to the environment. Camping, hiking, swimming, tubing, and canoeing are some of the activities that are offered in the state park.

 

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