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Morrison Spring

3.8 — based on 17 community signals
4.3 12 species 41 contributors

Morrison Spring is a year-round freshwater dive destination in Florida offering clear spring water and diverse aquatic life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendlyBeginner

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Activity
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Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
6.4 kn
Wave
m
Water
—°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (26%)
Now: ENE (78°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0m
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Now +0.0m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV7.45 · high Air PM2.56 · good 06:29 18:45
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 8.6 7 0mm
09-19 7.1 7 0mm
09-20 9.5 7 18mm
09-21 6.4 7 4mm
09-22 5.3 7 2mm
09-23 6.6 7 3mm
09-24 7.7 7 0mm

About this spot

Morrison Spring sits in north-central Florida as a natural spring-fed dive site accessible to divers of all levels. The spring produces consistent flow and clarity throughout the year, making it a reliable choice whether you're planning a winter escape or summer dive trip. The site supports a variety of fish species and aquatic vegetation typical of Florida's spring ecosystems. Divers can explore the spring basin and the run—the outflow channel that feeds downstream. The site is not within a marine protected area, so access is straightforward for recreational divers. Visibility and depth vary depending on water flow and season, but Morrison Spring remains popular for both training dives and leisure underwater exploration. Local community observations document 12 distinct species in the area, giving you a good sense of what to expect beneath the surface. Video documentation from the dive community is available, so you can preview conditions and dive sites before your visit. Water conditions remain stable year-round, so timing your trip depends more on your schedule than on seasonal restrictions.

📖 Guide: Diving in the United States: 87 Sites From Springs to Open Ocean

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ShoreReef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 7095km · ~1632kg · €29

FAQ

Is Morrison Spring open for diving year-round?

Yes. Morrison Spring is divable year-round with consistent conditions, so you can plan your trip whenever it suits your schedule.

What marine life can I see at Morrison Spring?

Community observations document 12 species in the area, including various fish found in Florida's spring systems. Check local dive reports and community videos for current sightings.

Do I need permits to dive Morrison Spring?

Morrison Spring is not within a marine protected area, so standard access applies. Always check with local authorities or dive operators for any current restrictions or entry requirements.

How can I learn more about conditions before I go?

Three community videos are available showing actual dive conditions at Morrison Spring. Review these and recent dive logs from the community to get a current picture of visibility and site layout.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

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Verified marine species observations

60 records · 46 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Rostroraja eglanteria

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Last seen:
27 Jan 2022
×1records

Rostroraja eglanteria

Elasmobranchii · Rajidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Jun 2014
×1records

Lytechinus variegatus

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
OBIS
Last seen:
8 Jun 2013
×1records
Depth:
30–31 m

Luidia lawrencei

Asteroidea · Luidiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
8 Jun 2013
×1records
Depth:
30–31 m

Coryrhynchus riisei

Malacostraca · Inachidae
OBIS
Last seen:
9 Jun 2011
×2records
Depth:
20 m

Encope aberrans

Echinoidea · Mellitidae
OBIS
Last seen:
9 Jun 2011
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Lytechinus variegatus

Echinoidea · Toxopneustidae
OBIS
Last seen:
9 Jun 2011
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Doryteuthis pleii

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
OBIS
Last seen:
9 Jun 2011
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Hermodice carunculata

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
8 Jun 2011
×1records
Depth:
22–26 m

Doryteuthis pleii

Cephalopoda · Loliginidae
OBIS
Last seen:
26 Oct 2009
×1records
Depth:
18–20 m

Arbacia punctulata

Echinoidea · Arbaciidae
OBIS
Last seen:
26 Oct 2009
×1records
Depth:
18–20 m

Spiophanes bombyx

Polychaeta · Spionidae
OBIS
Last seen:
14 Jul 2004
×1records
Depth:
4 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Morrison Springs Cavern Dive 3/25/23

John Sustarich
💬 3 top comments
  • Nice

    @peakbagger7682 · 👍 0
  • Does anybody remember a sign at the springs back in the 70's saying 22 divers have lost their lives in these springs will you be next??????????????? and the 22 was slashed out and 23 was inserted above? This was one of my open water dives while getting my PADI certification. I loved the dive and would like to go back and dive it again after 50 years

    @JerryHall-uk9ir · 👍 1
  • Nice vid. I dove it in '79. You just drove up, parked and did your thing. Now it's commercialized. What a shame. The lighting was too focused and bright. I doubled down on some 6V batteries and a car headlight. Don't wanna get into it, but when I turned on my $50 light, it lite the cave!! I have a few stories, but that's a later thing. Where are the eels??? That cave was littered with them back th

    @scottw.8871 · 👍 0

Morrison Springs Cavern Dive 9/18/22

John Sustarich
💬 1 top comments
  • Sweet! Great job guys! You guys diving singles, how deep down there by the sign?

    @buckyplayz1919 · 👍 1

Morrison Springs Cavern Dive Short

John Sustarich
wind peaks Feb-Apr-Mar, calmest Aug-Jul-Sep, dry Jan-Dec.

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