Moving Forward, Looking Back
What’s in a Name? — Bob Hill Springs
The story of pioneer Robert “Bob” Madison Hill.
So, you’ve probably heard of Crystal Springs or even Salt Springs here in Pasco County, but have you ever heard of Bob Hill Springs? Located in a hammock about 600 feet north of the Pasco-Hernando County line, the little Bob Hill Springs is privately owned by the Holiday Springs RV Resort, which converted the surrounding property into a modern recreational and camping facility. During development of the RV resort in the 1970s, the natural setting of Bob Hill Springs was transformed into a 100-by-200 foot oval pool with concrete walls and perimeter walkways. According to the Bureau of Geology, today, depths of the spring reach 15 feet with its discharge flowing west to the Gulf via Bayou Creek and Bayou Lake. A prominent boil was reported …
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Jeff Cannon
9:25 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Kyle, thanks for your comments and clarification. The Bureau of Geology actually refers to it as Bobhill Springs, which is a slight variation from Bob Hill. It is such a great piece of Florda's natural history. more ›