Econ River Tributary - Swim near Orlando, Florida
Orlando,Florida
28.59768, -81.226039
10.2 miles NE of Orlando, Florida
GPS: 28°35'51.6"N 81°13'33.7"W
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State: Florida

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This from a visitor:” This is a glorious, resplendent hideaway near the University of Central Florida. A combination of students, alternative culture types and outdoorsy folk visit regularly. There are high schoolers and some families on the weekend afternoons, when skinny dipping may not be acceptable. If others are there, just ask permission and normally they say "do what you do" or "doesn't bother me". There is a very mellow, tolerant vibe and visitors tend to accept the chosen activities of others without much notice. The best hours for visiting are between 11 am and 2pm as high school students and others may congregate after school and during summer months, usually late in the afternoon. They aren't too rowdy but they do put a crimp in the freedom quotient." "

"There is the possibility that alligators will stray into any waterway in Central Florida, but I have never seen one here in 2 years and veterans of 8-10 years say that have not seen gators ever. Central Florida does have some aquatic snakes but these are rare as are water moccasins. The water is crystal clear with a sandy bottom in many places, so a swimmer would have plenty of visibility to...Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

Bathing suits: Optional

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Orlando, Florida

  1. Head east on W South St toward S Orange Ave (108 ft)
  2. Turn right onto S Orange Ave (463 ft)
  3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Anderson St (0.3 mi)
  4. Take the ramp on the left onto FL-408 E
    Toll road
    (3.1 mi)
  5. Keep left at the fork to stay on FL-408 E
    Toll road
    (3.3 mi)
  6. Take exit 18-Sanford toward FL-417 Toll N (0.3 mi)
  7. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Stanford N and merge onto FL-417 Toll N
    Partial toll road
    (1.3 mi)
  8. Continue onto Central Florida GreeneWay/Eastern Beltway
    Toll road
    (253 ft)
  9. Continue onto FL-417 Toll N/Central Florida GreeneWay/Eastern Beltway
    Toll road
    (1.8 mi)
  10. Keep right at the fork to stay on FL-417 Toll N
    Partial toll road
    (0.8 mi)
  11. Take exit 37A for E University Blvd
    Toll road
    (0.2 mi)
  12. Turn right onto University Blvd (signs for Dean Rd S)
    Partial toll road
    (1.5 mi)
  13. Make a U-turn at Rouse Rd (0.1 mi)
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