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Wacissa River

The Wacissa River is a clear, spring fed river that originates in Jefferson County and flows 20 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.  The 12 know springs are located in the upper 1.5 miles of the river.  The river winds through swamps and marshes.  A little ways past Goose Pasture is the Slave Canal.  This canal was dug more than 170 years ago to transport cotton to the Gulf.  The designated canoe trail is 14 miles long and starts at Wacissa Springs.

  Wacissa Springs Group:
- Allen Spring
This spring is located in the headwater of Little River 1 mile above the confluence of the Wacissa and Little River. 

- Aucilla Spring
This spring is located to the left and slightly behind the boat ramp.  It is choked with exotic vegetation.

- Big Blue Spring
This spring is located a few hundred feet south of Garner Springs on the east side of the river. 
 
- Brumbley Spring/Spring # 1 (JEF64991)
This spring is located about 250 feet southwest of the diving board on the west side of the park.
 
- Buzzard Log Springs
This spring is located on the opposite side of Little Blue Spring on the east side of the river.

- Cassidy/Cassida Spring
This spring is located .5 mile downstream of the park and on the west side of the river. 
 
- Garner Spring
This spring is located about 1 mile below the park on the east side of the river.
 
- Horsehead Spring
This spring is located .4 mile upstream and northwest of the park.

- Little Blue Spring
This spring is located 900 feet south of Cassidy Spring and is on the west side of the river. 
- Log Springs
This spring is located .1 mile up Horsehead Run.
 
- Minnow Spring
This spring is located 500 feet below Cassidy Spring on the east side of the river. 
 
- Thomas Spring
This spring is located 300 feet west northwest of the boat ramp at the park.
 
- Wacissa Spring/Spring # 2
This spring is located 15 feet south of shore near the diving board.

Streams off the Wacissa River
- Cow Creek
- Little River
- Slave Canal
- Walaunee Creek

Resources:
Aucilla Wildlife Management Area:
http://myfwc.com/RECREATION/aucilla/recreation.asp#Canoeing

Greenways and Trails - Canoe Trail:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/panhandleeast/trails/wacissa.htm

List of Spring Locations:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/geology/geologictopics/springs/bulletin66.htm