Unnamed Spring by Banana Island
Citrus County
Summary of Features
- Scale—4rd magnitude (estimated)
- Scenery—poor (spring) to fine (adjacent island)
- How Pristine?—completely covered in exotics and algae
- Swimming—no
- Protection—excellent
- Crowds—none
- Access—good, boat only
- Facilities—none
- Safety—very good
- Scuba—no
- Cost—free
Directions
Located in a small alcove at the NE corner of Banana Island, just below the narrow pass between Banana and (NAME?) island to the NE. The spring is also almost directly west of Paradise Point.
Spring Description
The spring forms a semicircular alcove on the NE end of Banana Island. The spring area is about 45 feet across, and two small (1-2 feet in diameter) boils were observed at the surface through the thick exotic vegetation and algae. The depth of the vents could not be determined due to the vegetation and algae, but appeared to be around 4 feet outside of the spring area.
Use/Access
There is no use of the site. The nearby narrow channel between Banana Island and (NAME?) Island is a youth hangout. Youth anchor their boats and drink and cavort in the shallow water.
Personal Impressions
Another of several springs in King’s Bay that are polluted and damaged by exotics to the point that they bear almost no resemblance to their historic conditions.
Nearby Springs
- Other Crystal River/King’s Bay Springs (Artesian, Catfish, Gator [or Gator Hole], Grand Canyon, Hunter, Idiot’s Delight, Independence, Jurassic, King’s, Little Hidden, Mullet’s Gullet, Three Sisters, Other Unnamed Banana Island Springs, Unnamed Spring Boils)
- Homosassa Springs Group
- Chassahowitzka Springs Group
- Rainbow Springs Group
Other Nearby Natural Features
- Rainbow Springs State Park
- Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
- Withlacoochie State Forest
Contact Information
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
1502 SE King’s Bay Drive
Crystal River, FL 34429
352-563-2088