Vortex Spring

Vortex Spring

Vortex Spring is a commercially operated recreation, camping and dive park located near Ponce de Leon, Florida. It is the largest diving facility in the state of Florida.

The Spring

Vortex Spring is a cold, freshwater spring that produces approximately 28 million gallons of water daily. The spring consists of a 200 ft basin with sloping sides and an underground cave which links the spring to the Floridian Aquifer. Water temperature is steady at 68 degrees Fahrenheit with no thermocline, and is typically very clear. The spring runoff flows into nearby Otter Creek, which joins Sandy Creek a short distance upstream of Ponce de Leon Spring. There are many fish in the spring; large carp swim in the basin while freshwater eels live in the cave. The cave has been measured to a total of 1642 feet.

Diving

Vortex Spring is a popular diving area both for experienced and novice divers. Dive training is offered at the park. There are two underwater training platforms at 20 feet which are often used for Open Water certification dives, and a "talk box" that divers swim into, allowing them to talk to each other while under the surface. The cavern entrance is at 58 feet below the surface, and has an opening of 9' x 12'. A handrail is mounted along the wall of the cave. The cave is accessible to 310 feet, further passage is blocked by a steel grate. Experienced divers are allowed to dive to 115 feet.

The Site

At the site, many facilities are provided for visitors. A restaurant, lodging, dive shop, and changing rooms with heated showers are on site. Recreational features include diving boards, rope swings, and slides into the swimming area. Camping facilities, picnic areas, ATV and horse trails, a basketball court, volleyball court, paddle boats, floats, and canoes are also provided.

Nearby Springs

* Beckton Spring

* Jackson Blue Spring

* Ponce de Leon Springs

* Cypress Spring

* Morrison Spring

Links

* [http://www.vortexspring.com Vortex Official Site]
* [http://underwaterflorida.homestead.com/vortex.html Underwater Florida's page on Vortex Spring]


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