Shuttle service, rentals, and seasonal booking support for Cypress Springs access.
Boat-access freshwater spring with a clear basin and cavern opening.
Boat-access freshwater spring with a clear basin and cavern opening.
Cypress Spring is a boat-access freshwater spring in Vernon, reached through Holmes Creek rather than by a roadside walk-in. The basin is clear and circular, with a limestone bottom, a strong spring boil, and a small cavern opening that keeps the site interesting for snorkelers and divers. It is a planned outing rather than a casual stop, but the water stays cool and clear year-round and the access operators make the trip straightforward.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 23m
Depth Note
The spring pool outer depths are about 25-29 ft, with a small cavern or opening reaching roughly 65-75 ft; the spring run itself is much shallower and swift-flowing.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Clear, cool spring water with steady vent flow, a shallow run, and noticeable current near the spring and creek.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use the boat, kayak, or canoe access plan before launch, and treat the cavern opening as overhead space that needs the right training and conditions.
Access Restrictions
Public access is by boat, kayak, or canoe through Holmes Creek; do not plan a casual shoreline entry.
Legal Notes
Follow the outfitter's rules and boating access guidance; plan a water-only approach rather than a shoreline walk-in.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A boat-access spring dive with a clear basin, a cavern opening, and shallow training water around the pool.
Snorkeling
The clear basin and surface water make snorkeling possible, but the water-only approach means the trip needs planning and the creek flow still matters.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Shuttle service, rentals, and seasonal booking support for Cypress Springs access.
Boat-only access, strong current, and a cave system extending beyond the spring pool.
Spring-guide visibility and guided spring-dive support for Cypress Springs.
Guided kayak and SUP access, clear water, and abundant freshwater wildlife.
Swimming, snorkeling, kayaking/canoeing use with a shallow basin and a deeper opening.
Boat/canoe/kayak public access and clear evidence of recreational pressure on the spring.
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