The Hontoon Dead River is a tributary of the St. Johns River in Volusia County, Florida. Hontoon Island, home of Hontoon Island State Park is surrounded by the Hontoon, the St. Johns, and Snake Creek.
A "dead river" is one with virtually no current. The area is rich in wildlife, including manatees.
References
External links Hontoon Island State Park at Florida State Parks Wikimapia Geo Links for Hontoon Dead River