Part of Bigmouth and Beneath Still Waters were filmed on the Silver River. Johns River and eventually to the Atlantic Ocean. The largest of the springs, Mammoth Springs, pumps 550 million gallons of water from its source every 24 hours keeping the river at a 74 degree temperature. The 99.8 percent pure springs harbors a wide assortment of underwater life including alligators, turtles, gar fish, mullet and largemouth bass, while nurturing the ecosystem along the river banks. Silver Springs is located off I-75, one mile east of Ocala, Florida on State Road 40.
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The Park offeres several attractions in addition to the River. The boat ramp is situated where the Silver River and the Ocklawaha Rivers come together. Turn right to go up the Silver River or go left to access the Ocklawaha River. Florida State Parks is in the process of developing addtional access to the river and a campground.