Reviews: Salt Springs Creek

Salt Springs Creek

• Location: St Johns River
• Mile Marker: 125.5
• Lat / Lon: N 29° 21.040' / W 081° 43.829'
• Depth: 4
• Description:

  Great anchorage but requires shallow draft. Only 2 - 3 ft at narrow entrance to creek. Our draft is 26 inches and we felt soft touch as we idled in.. Per locals went approx 3 mile upstream and anchored overnight in 5 ft outside the swim area. Bottom sand and silt so be sure to set anchor. Water crystal clear and a constant 72 degrees. Large park area and two boat ramps provide shore access. Locals say it can be very busy on weekends. Known manatee wintering spot.

  NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

  The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:

  1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
  2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
  3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.