Mud Spring — Local services in Pomona Park

Heard about it from a local when I kept a 5th wheel at Pine Island RV Fish Camp on Lake George in Seville. Took a ride there with a girl friend from Pine Island. Short trail hike to it, maybe a half mile. I give the Spring & small swimming hole a 4 - only because it is small, and the clear water quickly and easily can get stirred up and somewhat cloudy. Since the Spring bubbles up through the sandy bottom and lacks a big flow rate, is in total maybe 30 yds in diameter, a half dozen vigorously swimming & playing people or teens can stir things up. Thankfully, this hasn't been a frequent occurrence when I've gone. In fact - never. It's a quiet, secluded water hole in a small town area. I hope it stays that way. Therefore, I give it 5 stars as a Spring fed swimming destination worth seeking out, due to its no-crowds vibe. That's rare to find. The time I went with my friend - we had the place to ourselves the entire time we stayed. Not quite 3 hours. Peaceful, relaxing, & pretty. No frills beyond the picnic table, fire ring, wood deck walkway to the rivers edge, and shared small bathroom. But who needs frills when you can have a Spring fed pool to yourself. Bring something to drink and snack on or you won't get it there. And please take what you brought back out with you to keep this little gem clean and...

I've lived in Putnam and Alachua counties for most of the last 40 years. I've been to all the big springs in the area Blue, Poe, Ichetucknee, Silver, Salt, Juniper, De Leon, Silver Glenn...I'd never even heard of Mud Spring until just a few weeks ago. I went for the first time today. Very nice! You park, pay $2/person, make a sort hike, and arrive at beautiful little spring and picnic area. From my understanding, it's frequently unoccupied. There were two couples when we arrived, and they left shortly after. For the next three hours, we had the place to ourselves. It's a sand boil type spring, like at Silver Glenn. I'd guess it's about 30 or so yards across. There's a pavilion with a couple picnic tables, a fire ring, and a small, unisex bathroom. I really look forward to enjoying...

Mud Spring is a quiet little swimming hole. It was only about 30 feet across, but it is perhaps one of the most novel springs I have visited. The swimming area has a sandy bottom that - on account of the water bubbling up from below - bears a swirling vortex of waterlogged forest debris (sticks and pine cones) at its heart. Due to the silence under the water and the undulating nature of that 'whirlpool', it makes for an eerie albeit thrilling sight. Bring the goggles...