Williford Run Spring
Washington County
Summary of Features
Scale - 3rd magnitude (est.)
Scenery - excellent
How Pristine? - completely pristine
Swimming - no
Protection - excellent
Crowds - none
Access - fair, by canoe and wading
Facilities - none
Safety - good
Scuba - no
Cost - free
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Directions
Off State Road 20 about seven miles west of where it intersects with
U.S. 231 north of Panama City. Put canoe in where SR20 crosses Econfina
Creek and paddle about ¾ mile upstream past Pitt Spring and Sylvian
(or Sullivan) Spring run on the left. The spring is near the mouth
of the more southerly Williford Spring run on the south/left side.
For maps, latitude/longitude data, driving directions, satellite imagery,
and topographic representations as well as weather conditions at this spring,
go to Greg Johnson's informative "Florida Springs Database" web site at
the following address: http://www.ThisWaytothe.Net/springs/floridasprings.htm#Florida
Spring Description
The spring is a small but strong flow from the base of a dramatic (for
Florida) limestone bluff. The bluff is approximately 30 feet high,
and waters issues from a limestone cavity/grotto. The water is clear
and only a few inches deep. The spring forms a curving 200-foot run
15 feet wide, about 3 inches deep, and with a sandy bottom and many obstructions.
Use/Access
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Land around the spring is owned by the Northwest Florida Water Management
District.
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There is no apparent use of the spring, despite its being very near a rope
swing and the popular Williford Spring.
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The spring run is not navigable and must be waded.
Personal Impressions
This is a lovely spring and a surprising find in that is it not recorded
in any literature or list the authors have seen despite it proximity to
so many other well-known springs.
Nearby Springs
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Walsingham Spring, Unnamed Econfina Creek-bed Spring, Glowing Spring, Blue
Spring Group, Williford Spring, Gainer Springs Group, McCormick Springs
Group, Pitt Spring, Sylvian (or Sullivan) Spring, Ponce de Leon Springs,
Vortex Spring, Cypress Spring, Morrison Spring
Other Nearby Natural Features
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Pitt Spring Recreation Area
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St. Andrews State Recreation Area
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Falling Waters State Recreation Area
Contact Information
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Northwest Florida Water Management District
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850-539-5999
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