The History, Heart, and Healing of Chumuckla Springs

For generations, travelers sought out these mineral-rich springs in search of rest, relief, and renewal. Today, the story continues — at a riverside resort built for those who find peace in the quiet places.

History flows here.

For more than a century, the waters of Chumuckla Springs have drawn people in.

They came seeking rest. Relief. Families traveled for days just to stand in this spring. To wade through healing waters. To spend a few nights in a simple cabin and feel whole again.

At its peak, Chumuckla Springs welcomed visitors from across the country and beyond. There were steamships from Europe, wagons through the woods, and stories of powerful cures passed from generation to generation.

A pavilion stood over the bubbling spring. The water ran clear and cold. And the land became legend.

Some even believed it was more than legend.

The Pensacola News Journal claims that Chumuckla’s mineral-rich springs were thought to be part of the same source sought by Ponce de León — the legendary Fountain of Youth that drew Spanish conquistadors to Florida’s shores.

Then, as roads changed and time moved on, the gates quietly closed.

But the water never stopped flowing.

Today, we’re restoring Chumuckla Springs with the same spirit that first made it sacred — not as a theme park or a campground, but as a gated riverside community for those who want to own a piece of what once was.

This resort was designed to honor its roots while offering something rare in a world that moves too fast:

A place to unplug, settle in, and let the land do what it’s always done.

Heal. Restore. And quietly hold the moments that matter most.

 

Photo from Newspapers.com

What makes Chumuckla Springs different?

 

This isn’t your average Florida RV resort.

There are no crammed sites, noisy weekends, or pop-up tents lining a dusty lot.

Here’s what sets Chumuckla Springs apart:

  • Cabin-Only Community

    Every site features a fully built park model cabin — no short-term RVs, no turnover traffic. Just long-term peace in a place that feels like home.

  • Healing Spring Heritage

    Our resort sits just off the original site of the world-famous mineral spring, once believed to be part of the very waters Ponce de León sought.

  • Limited Spots

    This isn’t a massive development. It’s a limited, gated community with a one-time release — no second phase, no expansion. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

  • Full Hookups, Paved Roads, Modern Comfort.

    Every cabin site includes water, sewer, 30/50-amp electrical, WiFi, and concrete pads — all set in a clean, private environment surrounded by nature.

  • Designed for People Who Appreciate Quiet

    Chumuckla isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who want less noise, more nature, and a deeper connection to the land beneath their feet.

Photo from Newspapers.com

 

Why did we bring it back?

Some places are too special to stay quiet forever.

For years, the dream of restoring Chumuckla Springs lived just beneath the surface — waiting for someone to do it the right way. With care. With respect. And with a vision that matched the soul of the land.

This resort was never meant to be big.

It was meant to be good.

The kind of place you pass down.

The kind of place where your kids run barefoot.

Where your mornings are quiet and your memories last longer than your cell signal.

Bringing Chumuckla Springs back wasn’t about development. It was about stewardship.

And if you’ve read this far, maybe it’s meant for you, too.

Davy Crockett marched through Chumuckla…

In this brief on-site talk, local historian Dr. Rucker paints a vivid picture of late 1814, when Davy Crockett, Uriah Blue, and their allied forces crossed the Escambia River into what’s now Chumuckla. Their mission: to push back hostile tribes during a broader campaign leading up to the Battle of New Orleans.

According to tradition, Crockett and his men waded through the very basin where the springs still flow today, approaching the village from the west — through the same waters that now bring peace instead of conflict.

Watch the video to hear how this quiet land once stood at the edge of American history.

 
 

Buy a cabin that pays you back.

There’s something timeless about owning a quiet place by the river — a place that welcomes you back season after season. But at Chumuckla Springs, your cabin can offer more than just rest and retreat.

With our rental program, owners can generate income by making their cabin available when it’s not in use. We take care of the details — from guest bookings to maintenance — so you can enjoy the rewards without the hassle.

Whether you're here to slow down or looking for a smart investment with character, your cabin can serve both purposes.

Relax when you’re here. Earn when you’re not.
It’s ownership that makes sense — emotionally and financially.

First come, first served.

For the first time in decades, the gates to Chumuckla Springs are open again — and with limited cabins available, this isn’t the kind of opportunity that waits around.

There’s no expansion coming. No “phase two.” When they’re gone, they’re gone.

If you’ve been looking for a place to slow down, settle in, and become part of something rare and rooted — this is it.

A riverside retreat surrounded by history, spring-fed peace, and the kind of stillness that sticks with you.