Dive-site story
Located inside Ocala National Forest, Alexander Springs is a broad, shallow freshwater spring basin centered around a limestone boil. Divers enter from a gently sloping sandy beach into open water framed by dense beds of native eelgrass. The sandy bottom gradually drops toward the cavern vent where clear spring water surges outward from fractures in the limestone rock floor.
Broad, open freshwater basin with a limestone spring boil
Native eelgrass beds providing habitat for freshwater fish and turtles
Gentle sand slope entry ideal for basic training and checkout dives
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Water temperatures remain constant year-round, though weekday mornings in winter and shoulder seasons offer fewer swimmers and the clearest visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides | Common | ||||||||||||
| BluegillLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Florida garLepisosteus platyrhincus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Florida red-bellied cooterPseudemys nelsoni | Common | ||||||||||||
| BowfinAmia calva | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
