Fanning Springs State Park
Looking west beyond the floating dock one can see where the springs join the Suwannee River.
From this angle one is looking into the water near the main spring boil and on toward the floating dock. A slightly deeper channel leading from the boil is evident. The channel is to deep for swimmers to stand in so a bit of vegetation grows along it's bottom.
Looking into the spring boil one can see several large boulders protruding from the sides of the bowl. In the background above water is the lifeguard stand. Lifeguards are on duty only during our warmer swimming season.
Looking down into the clear water it looks like it is only a few feet to the bottom. In reality the average depth of the boil is eighteen feet deep. Most of the time the rest of the swimming area ranges from inches to around six feet. The depth can vary dramatically due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the Suwannee River basin and the Fanning Springs Basin.
Tourists and Swimmers
This view shows a late day picture of the spring run where it joins the Suwannee River.
Looking over the wooden rail you see the Suwannee River as it flows down stream.
A wooden boardwalk that is raised above the ground. Trees are seen through the wooden railing.
A wooden boardwalk bends around trees. The boardwalk has wooden rails on both sides with wire mesh fencing.
Looking west beyond the floating dock one can see where the springs join the Suwannee River.
