Dive-site story
Located along the banks of the Suwannee River in north Florida, Little River Spring is a first-magnitude spring system renowned among cave and technical divers. An open basin slopes down to a limestone chimney, funnelling strong spring flow outward from a sprawling, highly sculpted subterranean passage. While the spring run and cavern entrance offer a scenic swim for open-water divers, venturing beyond the daylight zone requires specialized overhead training and equipment.
Extensive karst cave system featuring dramatic white limestone conduits and serpentine clay banks
Cavern zone with clear view lines looking back toward the sunlit spring basin
Consistent year-round groundwater temperatures fed by the Floridan Aquifer
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through late spring typically brings lower river levels, preventing the tannic Suwannee River from backing up into the clear spring basin.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida GarLepisosteus platyrhincus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluegill SunfishLepomis macrochirus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Suwannee CooterPseudemys concinna suwanniensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cave CrayfishProcambarus pallidus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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