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, Largemouth bass, and Striped mullet. 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 6:45 · Sunrise 7:09 · Sunset 19:37
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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.
Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
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Data updated July 2026
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 ranges from 0.5 to 2.4 metres deep (2–8 feet) — a shallow dive. It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.
Juniper Springs is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.
Divers at Juniper Springs in United States commonly report sightings of Bluegill, Largemouth bass, Striped mullet, Redbreast sunfish, and Cooter turtle. Bluegill and Redbreast sunfish are recorded as common sightings, while Largemouth bass, Striped mullet, and Cooter turtle are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
SCUBA DIVING PROHIBITED — swimming and snorkeling only, restricted to the main pool; maximum depth about 8 ft. Hazards and conditions change, so verify current local information before diving.
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