Juniper Springs is a shore dive site in Florida, United States with depths of 0.5–2.4 m (2–8 ft). Typically most favorable May · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluegill, Redbreast sunfish, and Largemouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: SCUBA DIVING PROHIBITED
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First light 6:18 · Sunrise 6:44 · Sunset 20:22
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May hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
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Juniper Springs is a historic CCC-era swimming spring in the Ocala National Forest, with a stone millhouse and a famous 7-mile paddling run. It is a swim/snorkel site only: scuba diving is prohibited (Alexander Springs is the only spring in the forest where diving is allowed) and the pool reaches only about 8 ft deep.
SCUBA DIVING PROHIBITED — swimming and snorkeling only, restricted to the main pool; maximum depth about 8 ft.
Juniper Springs has a depth range of 0.5–2.4 metres (2–8 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
Divers at Juniper Springs in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Redbreast sunfish, Largemouth bass, Striped mullet, and Cooter turtle. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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