A trip down Deep Creek is like traveling back in time to some prehistoric era where plants and wildlife grow and thrive without limits. A beautiful, sprawling canopy provides a sanctuary for the abundant wildlife. Even on a crummy day, you can find yourself smitten with this area, which is why it’s one of Chad’s favorite spots to film and fish. The creek starts east of Lake Ashby just off SR 415 and runs an estimated 17 miles. It empties into the St. Johns River near the mouth of Lake Harney.
I was wondering if i could get directions on how to get to deep creek. i travel sr 415 almost every day. would like to go see this.
thankyou,
Nancy
Nancy, I don’t think you can access it from SR 415. It is surrounded by private land in that area. The only way I know to access Deep Creek is by boat from the St.Johns where it enters Lake Harney.
Chad
Deep Creek is one of my wife’s and I’s favorite trips along the St. John’s River. It is very peaceful to cruise as far as you can dare. If your boat is larger than 24 feet, you may wish to turn around earlier rather than later. It gets very narrow the farther north you go. The cypress trees are amazing to me. Some occasional bass, but the wildlife are excellent to watch and run from. you will see water moccasins, gators, sand hill cranes, Ives, butterflies, and many others that may see you, but you can’t see them. The entrance is at the North end of Lake Harney, on the east side if the St. John’s river. Put your boat in at the Jolly Gator boat ramp and head north. It will be a grand adventure. When you get back, eat some swamp cabbage and gator tail at the Jolly Gator to end your adventure with some great food.