

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Jackson Blue is a freshwater spring in the United States featuring a cave entrance and a spring basin reaching depths of 15 to 20 metres. Divers experience visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres, supported by a mild current flowing from the spring vent. The site is accessible via shore entry and offers full facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop. While the environment supports general freshwater flora and fauna, the primary focus is the overhead cave system. Open Water divers should remain within the cavern zone where natural light is visible. Proper buoyancy control and equipment management are essential to mitigate entanglement risks within the overhead environment.
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Open Water divers should stay in the cavern zone where natural light is visible at all times and avoid pushing deeper into the cave system without proper cave certification. The site has full facilities including a dive shop, parking, showers, and changing rooms, so you can travel light.
Accessible via the Blue Spring Recreation Area or by boat from Hunter Fish Camp boat launch.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site supports general freshwater habitat life, including various freshwater plants and fish species typical of the region.
Open Water divers may visit the site but must stay within the cavern zone where natural light remains visible at all times.
The spring basin has an average depth of 10 metres, with the system reaching depths between 15 and 20 metres.
Jackson Blue is a shore entry dive site.
The main hazards are the overhead cave environment and the risk of entanglement, requiring careful buoyancy control and secured equipment.
Diving at Jackson Blue in Marianna requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Jackson Blue in Marianna typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Jackson Blue in Marianna typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.