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Vortex Spring
Sunday, December 08, 2019
| Other Names | Vortex Spring, Florida |
| Last Known Status | Open (motocross track and trails are closed) |
This diving facility used to operate a motocross track and around 30 acres of ATV trails however both track and trails are no longer in operation. The resort is still open and offers scuba classes, swimming and camping, plus a freshwater spring that produces 28 million gallons of water daily at year-round temps of 68F.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Weekends | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Swamp Buggy 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, MX Track |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (Unknown) |
| Entry | Yes ($10.00 per person) includes swimming |
| Riding | Yes ($20.00 per rider) includes swimming |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $19.50 RV: $25.50 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 50amp sites - add $8 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Ponce De Leon, FL | |||
| Address | 1517 Vortex Spring Lane, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 | |||
| From: Ponce De Leon, FL
1) Take I-10 to exit 96 2) Turn north off the exit ramp onto SR-81, continue 4.8 miles 3) Park entrance is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Vortex Spring 1517 Vortex Spring Lane Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 (850) 836-4979 thevortexspring@gmail.com www.vortexspring.com |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 500 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Climate Type | Urban/man-made | |
| Elevation | 70 to 90 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | BP Gas (850) 836-4259 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Exxon (850) 836-4080 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | |
 RV Disposal | Ponce De Leon, FL | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | On Site |
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