Juniper Creek

The Juniper Creek is located in Silver Springs, Florida, inside of the Ocala National Forest. The creek is part of the Juniper and Fern Hammock Springs, located in the Juniper Springs Recreation Area. The area features a semi-tropical climate and scenery, not found in any other national park in the country. The creek features a seven miles canoe run that is fed by Juniper Springs. Along the way, canoers will see a variety of wildlife habitats, as well as rare botanical areas. The Ocala National Forest was established in 1908 as part of the National Forests of the Mississippi River. It is filled with a number of historic, archaeological, geological and botanical features. Juniper Creek's canoe run was named one of the top 25 in the country by ReserveAmerican. The run is narrow and winding, situated under a canopy of old-growth forests. The journey takes canoers through the Juniper Prairie Wilderness before emptying into the St. Johns River at Lake George. The area surrounding the river is one of the oldest and most popular recreation areas along the East Coast. It features swimming, picnic facilities, trails and campgrounds. The park was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.