The main pool is about 40 – 50 feet in diameter, with a 8 to 10-foot depth to the entrance. There are two natural bridges in the run that can befree-dived. The cave is dangerous due to extreme silt (visibility is 10-20 feet), cave-ins and no detectable flow. There is an open area near the spring for camping, with a boat ramp.
Alexander Springs is the only place in the Ocala National Forest where scuba diving is permitted. Open-water diving enables you to explore the broad mouth of the spring. The water temperature is constant at 72°F and extraordinarily clear- deepest dive depth 25ft. The location is excellent for testing your new diving gear and getting your feet wet after your open...