Suggestions for Spring Diving in Panhandle

[RyanT]

I'm going to headed down to the Florida Panhandle for a week or so and I'm interested in suggestions for spring diving. I contacted Morrison springs and they said the vis was quite bad as a result of runoff from the recent rains. Does anyone know if Vortex is less affected by rain run-off? Likewise, if anyone has suggestions for other springs in the panhandle, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!

 

[sealark]

The only other one is Morrison springs. I am not sure if they are open or not been many years since I have been there.

 

[sealark]

Just googled them they are still operating.

Address: 874 Morrison Springs Rd, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
Phone: (850) 892-8108

 

[Skeptic14]

I'm going to headed down to the Florida Panhandle for a week or so and I'm interested in suggestions for spring diving. I contacted Morrison springs and they said the vis was quite bad as a result of runoff from the recent rains. Does anyone know if Vortex is less affected by rain run-off? Likewise, if anyone has suggestions for other springs in the panhandle, I'd love to hear them. Thanks!

Vortex shouldn't be as affected by rain, you can look at this website National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service for the river level for Morrison, it's currently 8 feet which is pretty bad and with more rain expected in the next few days it'll only get worse in the short term. If that level is under five that means it's probably good.

Edit:

There is also Jackson Blue in Marianna FL, that's another 45 miles east of Vortex, I'm not familiar with that site though.

 

[RyanT]

Thanks @Skeptic14

 

[sportxlh]

Morrison is a fun dive if conditions are good. If not, Vortex is only 10 minutes away and it has a full service dive shop. Vortex is a commercial enterprise with campgrounds, swimming area, etc. Morrison is a natural setting and a county park

 

[uncfnp]

Hi Ryan. If you've never been Jackson Blue is a beautiful area and should only be a slight detour if driving down. Cave Adventurers would be the shop to contact for info.

Cave Adventurers - Home page - Marianna, Florida USA - Never Undersold!

 

[RyanT]

I'm not familiar with Jackson Blue, thanks for the suggestion @Skeptic14 and @uncfnp! I'll definitely check it out