Morrison Springs

Morrison Springs Florida

Morrison Springs is the most popular dive spot and natural attraction

in the Ponce De Leon Florida area because of the natural setting. Divers that usually go diving here also plan dives at Vortex Spring just a few miles away they offer air and Nitrox fill plus a complete line of rental equipment along with camping and lodging.

Morrison Springs is one of the most popular diving spots in northwest Florida and well-known throughout the southeast. This 161-acre park was acquired by the state in 2004 and has been leased to the county to maintain and preserve. There is no admission charges to use the park or dive in the spring.

Morrison springs is a 250-foot-diameter pool surrounded by cypress swamp and a thickly wooded floodplain. The small beach itself shows the remains of cypress stumps from when the area was timbered. The water is very blue and clear, with excellent visibility, except in times of high water. The water temperature is between 67 - 70 degrees. As you snorkel out to the vent in the middle of the basin, you pass over a dive platform that is about 15 feet deep. Scuba divers congregate here to check their equipment and for new divers to test their skills before they enter the cave. The cave entrance has a large cypress log across it, the log is at a depth of 25-30 feet, Water from the spring flows for about a mile before joining the Choctawhatchee River.
The new Morrison Springs Park includes large boardwalks overlooking the springs, a diving dock and a new boat ramp away from the diving location. Handicap parking makes accessibility to the boardwalks and beach area easier, and bus parking enables large groups to explore and enjoy the new park amenities. Restrooms with outdoor showers now make visiting the park more convenient and welcoming to residents and visitors.

Morrison Springs is south of I-10 off exit 15. Go south 3.6 miles on State Road 81. Turn left (east) on County Road 181. Drive 1.6 miles and turn right onto Morrison Springs Road. You will soon come to a fork in the road. Keep left and proceed to the spring. Small signs for Morrison Springs are posted at each turn.