• The spring water issues from a tiny cave at the very bottom. The flow is strong; you are not getting in there. And, if you did, it does not go that far and there is nothing to see.

• There is no ranger station at the entrance to the park. You pay at a self-service kiosk. From the parking area, a concrete sidewalk zig-zags its way to a deck near the spring. (It will be a bit of a climb coming out.)

• Entering the water from the stairs can be tricky. Use caution.

• The spring connects to the adjacent Suwannee River via a 500-foot spring run. The run is wide but shallow. Near the entrance to the river, you will find the bones of the pre-Civil War paddle wheeler Madison. You will find a link to her history below.

• Like many Suwannee River springs, Troy is subject to periodic flooding. There is no set time of year for this, although it happens less often during the summer.

Check the state park website before you come. If the park is closed due to flooding, it will generally (but not always) be noted on the website.

There are no air fils or gear rental on site. Bring what you need with you.