Ginger Ale Springs
Ginger Ale Spring is one of the most unique springs in Florida. It’s mostly unknown, is largely unmaintained, and it receives few visitors.
- Fifth-magnitude spring
- The main pool is enclosed in a concrete wall, approximately 3.5 feet high and approximately 12 feet in diameter. Water discharges from the side of the concrete pool, and flows into a spring run leading to the Wekiva River.
- There are often sand boils at the bottom of the spring.
- There are large palm trees around the pool.
- There is a strong sulfur smell in and around the spring.
Private Property
Ginger Ale Spring is located on a mixture of private and county-owned land, so permission is required for access. County officials discourage people from visiting.
History of Ginger Ale Spring
Ginger Ale Spring was once a popular spring, along with nearby Palm Spring, which was larger and used for swimming..
In the early 1920’s the Beeman family bottled and sold the mineral-rich water bottled and sold for its alleged health properties.
More information can be found at https://www.sjrwmd.com/waterways/springs/ginger-ale/
