

Best for beginner divers, 1-18m, shore entry, mild current.
Blue Spring State Park is a freshwater spring system featuring a cavern and cave environment. The site offers a drift diving experience with depths ranging from 1 to 18 metres. Divers and snorkellers enter from the shore to explore the spring run and cave system. Conditions are consistent, with a water temperature of 22°C year-round and visibility varying between 5 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though it presents hazards including overhead environments, strong currents, deep sections, and potential entanglement. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, a dive shop, and boat charters.
28.94505, -81.33924
Plan to arrive early and allow additional time to get through the front gate and into the park, as weekends, holidays, and peak summer days can result in traffic congestion.
The site is accessed via a scenic walk along the boardwalk to a dedicated diver staging area, which is a short walk from the diver entry point at the spring head.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 18m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
Mar, Nov
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The site features depths ranging from 1 to 18 metres.
Entry to the water is via the shore.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling activities are permitted.
The best months for visiting are March and November.
Hazards include crocodiles, deep water, entanglement risks, low visibility, overhead environments, and strong currents.
Diving at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
Blue Spring State Park in Orange City typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.