Paradise Springs
Join our King of the Springs, John Mowrey as he ventures to another one of Florida's incredible springs located near Ocala, FL.
Paradise Spring has a huge cavern area with prehistoric fossils embedded in the walls makes every dive at Paradise Springs interesting and enjoyable.
Unlike many springs open to divers there is no large pool and no stream or run flowing from it. Paradise Springs is a “Karst Window” – an opening to an underground stream. History doesn’t record when the earth collapsed, revealing the clear water below, but the years have made the landscape dramatic. Set among the rolling hills of the Ocala area terrain and shaded by magnificent oak trees, the view from the steps down to the water is quite picturesque.
No diver under the age of 18 is allowed to dive Paradise Springs
A minimum certification of Advanced Open Water is required to dive Paradise Springs
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Paradise Spring is conveniently located off Highway 441 south of the City of Ocala, Florida; this privately owned site makes an excellent day trip from many areas of the state.
The huge cavern area with prehistoric fossils embedded in the walls makes every dive at Paradise Springs interesting and enjoyable. The strata of prehistoric limestone that was once beneath the sea are clearly visible as you make your way around the large water filled room and at every turn more fossils are revealed!
This cavern provides clear water and a constant 72 degree water temperature makes this dive great at any time of the year!
There is a $30 entrance fee (Cash only) to get into Paradise Springs.
There are no air fills or dive shop on site, so make sure you have everything you need. Also check your tanks to make sure they are full.
Gear rentals available at Letts Dive!!
Amenities they do have include picnic tables, a gazebo, restroom/changing room, a spring water shower.
Paradise Springs rules include, but are not limited to, the following:
- No diver under the age of 18 is allowed to dive Paradise Springs
- A minimum certification of Advanced Open Water is required to dive Paradise Springs
- No diver shall enter the cavern with less than 2,000psi / 135BAR tank pressure.
- All divers must observe “rule of thirds” and begin exiting the cavern with 2/3 of remaining gas supply.
- No open water style knives allowed. Only “Z knives” or non-pointed line cutters are allowed.
- Each diver must be equipped with an alternate air source.
- Each diver must be equipped with a primary light and at least one backup light.
