

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, shore entry, moderate current.
Ginnie Ballroom is a freshwater cavern and cave site located within the Devil’s Spring System. Divers and snorkellers access the site via a shore entry, experiencing depths ranging from 5 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. The site features high visibility of up to 60 metres, though conditions include moderate currents, cold water, and an overhead environment. The area is suitable for beginners, with typical dives lasting 20 minutes. Species recorded around this area include longnose gar, redbreast sunfish, blue gill, large mouth bass, perch, livebearer, mullet, snail, pike, and redear sunfish. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, a dive shop, and a cafe.
29.83480, -82.70203
Divers can look back toward the entrance from the upper room for a view of the light.
Registered divers must pay fees and sign a waiver at the office.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
60m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
20 min
Species recorded around this area include longnose gar, redbreast sunfish, blue gill, large mouth bass, perch, livebearer, mullet, snail, pike, and redear sunfish.
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner skill levels.
The depth ranges from 5 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Yes, entry to the water is via a shore entry.
Yes, Ginnie Ballroom is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include cold water, the overhead environment of the cave and cavern, and strong currents.
Diving at Ginnie Ballroom in High Springs requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Ginnie Ballroom in High Springs. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
Expect moderate currents at Ginnie Ballroom in High Springs. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Ginnie Ballroom in High Springs typically ranges from 60 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.