Dive guide for Orange Grove Sink with access and depth context inside Peacock Springs State Park.
North Florida spring park with cave access and simple day-use amenities.
North Florida spring park with cave access and simple day-use amenities.
Peacock Springs is a north Florida freshwater spring and cave system with clear basins, sink entrances, and a mix of open-water, cavern, and cave-diving access. It is best known for Orange Grove and the Peacock system, where certified teams can explore overhead passages while casual visitors use the park trails, swimming areas, and simple day-use facilities. The site combines parkland, submerged limestone passages, and a low-key spring setting rather than reef or saltwater diving.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 55m
Depth Note
Orange Grove's open-water basin reaches about 50-60 ft, the main tunnel runs roughly 30-70 ft, and deeper cave sections in the system reach about 180 ft.
Best Season
Year-round; summer swimming is popular.
Typical Conditions
Clear spring water in the basins, but rainy winter conditions can turn parts of the cave system tannic.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Only certified cave teams may enter the cavern and cave areas; no solo diving, no DPVs, and open-water divers stay in Orange Grove.
Access Restrictions
Certified cave teams may enter the cavern and cave sections at Orange Grove and Peacock Springs; open-water divers are limited to Orange Grove.
Legal Notes
All divers must show certification, sign in, and finish dives one hour before sundown; park fee is $4 per vehicle.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Open-water scuba is allowed in Orange Grove; certified cave teams can also enter the cavern and cave sections.
Freediving
Not a freedive-focused site; the main draw is swimming, snorkeling, and scuba or cavern diving.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is allowed in the main spring run and Orange Grove day-use areas.
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
Dive guide for Orange Grove Sink with access and depth context inside Peacock Springs State Park.
Local tourism listing for Orange Grove Sink and Peacock Springs day use.
Cave-diving directory entry describing Peacock Springs as a popular cave-diving system.
Official park rules for cave and cavern diving, certification, and permitted areas.
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