Hart Springs
Bell, Florida
Swim
Fees: Yes, $4.00 per person (2010)
More Information
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bell, Florida
- Head southeast on N Main St toward W Railroad Ln (354 ft)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto Strickland Ave W (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto NW Co Rd 342 (2.6 mi)
- Turn left onto SW Co Rd 341 (2.8 mi)
- Turn right onto W Co Rd 232 (1.0 mi)
- Turn left onto SW Co Rd 232 (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto SW Co Rd 344 (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto SW 86th Ave (0.2 mi)
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