Cypress Springs

Cypress Springs kayak and canoe rentals with Holmes Creek Canoe Livery. Visit the Crystal clear blue waters of one of Florida’s most beautiful natural springs. Rent kayaks or canoes and paddle to Cypress Springs on Beautiful Holmes Creek in Vernon Florida, just a short trip from the beaches of Panama City and The Emerald Coast beaches of 30A and Destin. Come and experience Clear Cold freshwater Springs and spring fed creeks for a relaxing day on the water.

Cypress Springs is considered a Magnitude 2 Spring. It pumps out approximately 1 million gallons of water per hour from the underground aquifer. Water temps at Cypress Springs stay a consistent 68 degrees Fahrenheit year round, which is refreshing on a hot Florida day! Holmes Creek is home to approximately 57 springs and the temps of this spring fed creek stay at a consistent 72 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Cypress is the main attraction of this area to many visitors every year, and with good reason. Once you see it in person, you will fall in love with the beauty of it’s turquoise and sapphire hues and crystal clear water with amazing visibility.

The Spring pool at Cypress Springs is roughly circular, measuring approximately115 ft north to south and 130 ft east to west. The main vent is near the center of the pool with a depth of approximately 25 ft. At least one other vent is present just 30 ft downstream. The spring occupies a conical depression, and limestone is exposed over much of the bottom with areas of sand. The water is clear and has a light blue color and a large boil is directly over the vent. There are a few small patches of native aquatic grasses and small amounts of algae. The spring run flows south approximately 1,400 ft into Holmes Creek. The run is shallow, averaging approximately 2-4 ft deep. A semicircular berm was constructed around the northern half of Cypress Springs in order to divert the flow of Piney Woods Spring Run downstream of Cypress Springs’ pool for aesthetic purposes. Before the berm existed, Piney Woods Spring Run entered the northwest side of the spring pool. Now, it enters approximately 30 ft below on the west side through a culvert. There are wooden entry platforms for divers and swimmers on the northwest side of the pool. Cypress Springs is located within the lowland floodplain of Holmes Creek. The surroundings are heavily forested with cypress and tupelo. Cave divers report that the cave system reaches depths of at least 65 ft.

We hope that you plan to bring your snorkel gear or even your own dive gear to check out the underwater views. You may spot bass, bream, mullet, sucker fish, crawfish, small conical snails, and even turtles. Please remember that we want to keep the spring as clean as possible, so don’t leave your trash. Take only photos and memories with you when you go. Leave no trace, so that future generations can enjoy the springs in the years to come.

How do you get to Cypress Springs?? That’s a great question… Cypress Springs is only accessible by water craft. When you rent kayaks and canoes with us, you pay and park at our location and we shuttle you to the closest drop in point at Cotton landing, and once you finish at the springs, you paddle downstream on Holmes Creek back to your vehicle at our park area. We do all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Just pack a lunch, pack, drinks and snacks for the family, and get ready to enjoy Natural Florida on some of the most beautiful waters around. Most customers spend approximately 4 hours on their day trips, this includes time spent enjoying the springs. The total trip is 3 miles of paddling, but it’s all downstream, and easy enough for beginners.