Econfina Creek

My to-do list had paddle Econfina Creek above Panama City at the top. I sent out an e-mail to look for someone who wanted to paddle Econfina with me. Bruce replied. We paddled from the Econfina Creek Livery to Route 388 bridge. After getting used to the cool spring water we were in most all the springs swimming. The day was beautiful and the water clear.


The livery is a trailer on a spring run into the creek. But it also has restrooms, a changing room and a shower.

Two characteristics of Econfina Creek were discovered quickly. Wild palm trees and large tadpoles.

Spring runs are obviously a clear blue water flowing into the brown creek. Pitt Spring was posted as closed but people were swimming anyways.

Hwy 20 bridges and a canoe being pulled by two divers.

My 2010 Subaru Outback with kayaks. The highway 388 bridge.

Fern covered creek banks.

A rope swing on the back porch. Bruce over a spring.

Sand in the spring boil. Gainer Spring flows like an endless pool.

Sylvian Spring. Me swimming up from a spring oriface and the oriface without me.