Ocala Forest.. anywhere to swim?

honda guy250 · August 16, 2006, 11:17:11 PM

Does anyone know of anywhere near big Scrub or Lake Delancy where there are areas that you can swim ?

susieblazer · August 16, 2006, 11:19:53 PM

Alexander Springs.........Jupiter Springs........... Salt Springs............ Blue sink.........

Also there is a spot on 19 north of SR40 about a mile or mile and a half on the east side....there is a bridge and a parking area , it is free there, people take their grills, lawn chairs and pets..........

eldiablo64 · August 17, 2006, 01:09:57 AM

Alexander springs is awsome

stacktester · August 17, 2006, 01:37:52 AM

Blue Sink which is about 5 miles east of Big Scrub was a nice place but I'm not sure if it still is. I've been there when it's cleaned up and when it's disgusting because of all the broken beer bottles and trash people leave around. Those are the scumbags who have ruined our riding areas and the "one in every crowd" types who trash it til somebody says no more and the one's who are good people pay the price. I see a day when the only way to see the forest will be if you walk in it. ONF was a great place to ride the last few years. I hate to say it, but I don't see us riding there in 5 years from now.

Fox17 · August 17, 2006, 02:17:55 AM

im just curious but why do you want to swim when you can ride?

i saw a few places to swim at big scrub. there are some lakes out there. not sure if it is illegal or not. they are all clear water too.

fastrnrik · August 17, 2006, 10:07:48 AM

The place on 19, north of 40 is call Juniper Wayside.

UncleRico · August 17, 2006, 11:35:52 AM

Are you bringing a boat or jet skis?

We bring the Ski's up when we stay at Lake Dorr.

There's also Lake George which is good for boating and ski-ing.

You can swim at any of the springs.

Stop at that ranger station on 19 and they'll give you a map with the springs on it. (I think they still give them out free)

Good Luck

stacktester · August 17, 2006, 11:46:54 AM

Fox17 u asked why swim if u can ride. Have you ever ridden all day in the summer out at ONF? Blue Sink or a spring feels pretty good when u want to cool off.

UncleRico · August 17, 2006, 11:59:12 AM

Quote from: stacktester on August 17, 2006, 11:46:54 AM
Fox17 u asked why swim if u can ride. Have you ever ridden all day in the summer out at ONF? Blue Sink or a spring feels pretty good when u want to cool off.

That's because Fox 17 rides like a little girl, he doesn't get tired and dirty.

OH SNAP!

gtnwood · August 17, 2006, 12:31:49 PM

Can you say... GATOR CHOW?

eldiablo64 · August 17, 2006, 06:15:50 PM

LMAO

gatorbuilder · August 17, 2006, 06:30:40 PM

I'll punch an alligator in the face, then make some sweet boots out of him