Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, Natural spring park in Holmes County, Florida, US
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park is a natural spring facility in Holmes County, Florida, with a spring system that produces large volumes of clear water daily. The water maintains a constant year-round temperature and the park offers trails and swimming areas.
The spring takes its name from Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, who led an expedition to Florida in 1513. The area was later developed as a park to make the natural spring accessible to the public.
The springs draw visitors who come to swim, fish, and picnic throughout the year. It serves as a gathering place where people enjoy Florida's natural water features together.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and offers parking, restrooms, and picnic areas. The trails are easy to walk, and there is a shallow swimming area for beginners.
The spring water stays at a constant 68 °F (20 °C) year-round, fed by the Floridan Aquifer, whose limestone and dolomite layers reach 3,500 ft deep. The second-magnitude spring releases about 14 million gallons daily into a 350 ft spring-run stream, and the vent at the spring's head is roughly 20 ft deep.
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