Poe Springs

Black and white underwater photo of a baby swimming at Poe Springs with an adult's legs visible behind them"Black and white underwater photo of a baby swimming at Poe Springs with an adult's legs visible behind them.

Alexis at Poe Springs
Photo by John Moran

Poe Springs is just around the corner from the lively little town of High Springs, in Alachua County, just up the road from Gainesville. Poe Springs pumps an average of 26 million gallons of cool, refreshing water daily. The springs are located in a Alachua  County Park.

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  • Two dogs swimming and holding toy in clear water

    Why We Love This Spring

    Poe Springs offers a peaceful retreat where cool, clear water meets the quiet beauty of the floodplain forest. It is a place to gather, float, explore, and simply unwind along the Santa Fe River.

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  • Black and white historic photo of people swimming in spring

    History

    Explore the history of Poe Springs, from its days as a private recreation site to its reopening as a public park. Its story reflects the changing relationship between people and this landscape.

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  • River with containment boom and algae along shoreline

    Health and Science

    Water quality at Poe Springs reflects the health of the Santa Fe River springshed. Rising nutrients and groundwater pressures make responsible land use essential to protecting its clarity and flow.

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  • Map of Santa Fe River springs and swallets

    Know Your Springshed

    Discover how Poe Springs fits into the greater Santa Fe River springshed and the limestone aquifer that sustains it. Knowing your springshed is the first step in protecting these waters.

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  • People kayaking on calm river surrounded by trees

    About Your Moderator

    The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD) protects Poe Springs through monitoring and education. Its Water Resources Program safeguards the Santa Fe River watershed.

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Poe Springs Map

Map showing the location of Poe Springs in High Springs, Florida.

Poe Springs Park is located at 28800 NW 182 Avenue, High Springs, Florida.

It sits along the Santa Fe River and features a clear spring basin surrounded by shaded picnic areas.

The park is popular for swimming, tubing, and relaxing along the river in a natural setting.

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