Madison Blue

Location

Madison Blue Spring State Park is located along the banks of the Withalacoochee River, to the northwest of most other Suwannee caves. The site is part of the Florida State Parks system and is open from 8:00am to sundown 365 days a year. Cost of admission to the park is $5 per vehicle. Restroom and picnicking facilities are available on site.  Madison Blue Spring is approximately 10 miles east of Madison on the west bank of the Withlacoochee River. From the intersection of US 90 and SR 6 just east of Madison, drive east on SR 6 approximately 8 miles to the bridge over the Withlacoochee River. Turn south (right) at the park sign just before the bridge. The spring is 525 ft south of the highway. 

Description – This spring issues from the bottom of conical depression. The spring pool diameter is about 72 ft north to south and 82 ft northeast to southwest. Pool depth measures 24 ft. The spring has vertical limestone walls. The 100 ft long and 15 to 25 feet wide spring run flows swiftly into the tannic Withlacoochee River. There was no visible boil in October 2001. Nearly the entire spring bottom and sides are covered with dark green algae. Sandy high ground surrounds the spring and rises to approximately 20 ft above water level. Mixed hardwoods and pines occur along with numerous dirt pathways. An underwater cave system has been mapped at Madison Blue Spring. 

Utilization – Madison Blue Spring is state-owned and is managed as a county recreational park with picnic tables, parking lot, and facilities. Swimming and scuba diving occur frequently here. A wooden access platform for scuba diving is located on the north side of the pool.  DPV use is not permitted.

Other Resources:

Madison Blue Springs Survey Project

 

Content:  Cave Atlas