Ginnie Springs

This 70-foot-deep, first-magnitude spring offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Nestled in the shallow water of the spring run are the remains of the Civil War-era steamboat Madison, which was scuttled in 1863 to keep it from being captured.

These springs are naturally occurring places where crystal clear water flows from the aquifer (underground) to the surface at a crisp 72 degrees. Royal Springs is located on the Suwannee River group of springs near Live Oak, FL.

Devil’s Den is a fresh water spring with the temperature being 72 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. Here you will find ancient rock formations with stalactites, fossil beds, and much more. With swim throughs and platforms it’s a great place to practice buoyancy and skills.

Divers of all levels can enjoy the springs at this location. Orange Grove is open to Certified Scuba Divers and there are caves and caverns to explore for certified cave divers. The water is crystal clear and the sinks are surrounded by beautiful Floral. The park has picnic tables, trails and port-a-potties.

Dive the largest clear water cavern in the heart of freshwater spring country in Williston, Florida. The Blue Grotto lets you dive down to a depth of 100 feet in crystal clear water with a consistent temp of 72 degrees F all year round! A popular training dive site.

15 minutes outside of Ocala, FL. This dive site is operated by Commercial Diving Academy since 2006. This site is mainly used for commercial dive training and while it is technically open (due to contractual requirements), the entry fee has been set at $200 to discourage recreational divers.

Sitting about 100 miles north of Tampa, Rainbow River is a jewel of a dive site in the middle of Florida. Crystal clear, as it’s fed from a natural spring, this river is full of unique freshwater fish, turtles, and alligators.

KP Hole is a Florida County park open to divers and snorkelers to explore the spring-fed Rainbow River. This is a spring-fed dive so water temps will be 72 degrees year-round and the water will be very clear. This site has great amenities like concessions for food, showers, and restrooms. Admission is $15.00.

Three Sisters Springs is a complex of three spring areas, with many vents and sand boils that help feed Kings Bay, the headwaters of the Crystal River. These springs also constitute one of the most important natural warm-water refuges for the endangered Florida manatee. The site entrance is blocked from boats.

King Spring is a Florida spring at the Crystal River head in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The spring is 65 ft deep and 200 ft in diameter. Average visibility is 31 to 35 feet. This dive site provides bathrooms and air fills. To access the spring, you will need to rent a boat at the nearby dive shop or bring your own.