Northbank Spring is located about one-half mile downstream from S.R. 47 on the right bank. Wilson Spring is one and one-half miles farther down and the boat ramp at Wilson Spring road is the last public access before the confluence of the Ichetucknee. After the Ichetucknee comes in, the Santa Fe widens even more and the river is deeper and less clear. Despite the presence of roads and houses, this is not a heavily populated area and there are a number of pocket swamps along the way that are teeming with bird life. One winter day, a group of canoeists saw an American bald eagle on this section.
Access is on the northeast side of the bridge.
Another access is at Sandy Point, one-quarter mile downriver from the S.R. 49 bridge on the north bank. This is a wide, windy stretch of river that is crowded with every kind of motorized watercraft. There are some interesting springs, however, including the Pleasant Grove Springs on the left bank just above the confluence with the Suwannee. To reach it, cross the Santa Fe on the S.R. 49 bridge and drive south for one mile to the first graded road that turns right. Turn right and continue to the river.