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Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring

3.6 (261 reviews)
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James S.

A Window Into Florida's Prehistoric Beauty -- and One of the Coolest Dives You'll Ever Do If you love diving unique sites, Devil's Den is an absolute must. Tucked away in Williston, Florida, this prehistoric underground spring feels like stepping back in time -- literally. It's a natural sinkhole with crystal-clear water, ancient limestone walls, and the remains of fossils embedded right into the rock. The second you descend the stairs into the cavern, you know you're in for something special. The dive itself is compact but packed with things to explore. Don't rush it -- there's a lot to see in a relatively small space. Light filters through the opening above, creating incredible beams that dance across the water and rock formations. There are open chambers and small swim-throughs that make it feel like an underwater maze from another era. Look closely and you'll spot fossils along the walls -- reminders of just how old this place really is. Visibility is excellent, and there's enough natural light to navigate comfortably while still feeling like a true cavern dive. You'll encounter fish gliding past, pockets of air where you can surface briefly, and angles that make for some great photography if you bring a light and a steady hand. The staff here deserves credit -- everyone is friendly, professional, and eager to help. They keep the site organized, the rental gear solid, and the safety briefings clear. You can tell they take pride in the place and want divers to have the best possible experience. Above water, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. Take the time to walk around -- the landscaping, picnic areas, and the natural setting all add to the charm. It's quiet, peaceful, and feels a world away from the tourist crowds. Pro Tips: - Go early to avoid groups and get that perfect morning light streaming through the cavern. - Take your time inside -- the more you slow down, the more you'll notice. - Bring your own flashlight if you want to really study the fossils or explore the darker corners. Bottom Line: Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring isn't just a dive -- it's an experience. Between the fossils, the open chambers, and the prehistoric beauty of the place, it's easily one of Florida's most memorable underwater sites. A true gem for divers of all levels.

Amy L.

This place was incredible.The actual spring speaks for itself! It was absolutely breathtaking, and fun to snorkel. The grounds were very well kept and the staff was courteous and friendly. The only thing I would suggest is to allow dogs into the interior picnic area. (not the spring, itself) My boyfriend and I had our dog on vacation, but he went nuts when we tried to leave him in the B&B, so we had to bring him. So instead of getting to snorkel together, we took turns waiting with the dog so that we could both see it. It would have been more enjoyable if they had been able to be closer.

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Laurie R.

Devils den was our first stop on a five week camping trip from south Florida to Maine. I had wanted to go to Devils den for several years but the kids were always too young. We camped in their RV park which is pretty new. The sites were pull through and very nice, large, flat spots with electric and water. There was a swimming pool that we didn't go to and the bathroom were a little rustic but had showers and running water. There was also a swimming pond that had volley ball nets and hammocks and was very neat to swim in, There were signs up that the pool and pond closed at 5:00 pm but we were told since we were camping, it was swim at your own risk after 5:00. The next morning we did the snorkeling at 8:00am because we still needed time to pack up camp and hit the road to head to Georgia. We made a reservation online ahead of time but didn't need to since it wasn't that busy. We brought our own snorkel and mask but didn't have room for 4 sets of fins so I rented just the fins for $5 each. The devils den was so pretty once you went down the stairs. The water was very cold but I got used to it pretty quickly. There were lots of fish and a couple of turtles. After about half an hour, several divers went down and. It was super cool to watch them go into the caves. We stayed in for about an hour.

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Katie M.

I have been trying to get up to Devils Den for a very long time, but life kept interrupting. I finally made it the other weekend and I was so glad I did! We made reservations well ahead to ensure we could get in and our time slot was sold out so we made a good choice! I did the 9:30 slot and you get an hour and a half to snorkel around. It was freezing but gorgeous! We rented the snorkels and it was a really easy process. We made a day of it and went to the Gardens and Sisters Place for lunch before heading back to Tampa. It was an excellent Saturday!

Jackie S.

I Finally checked Devil's Den Spring off my bucket list! We were in the area and had to try it after seeing all the photos online. The spring is basically a sinkhole with crystal clear water. It's absolutely beautiful to snorkel in, but it's way tinier than expected. The water stays at 72 degrees - definitely needed that wetsuit rental! You do get used to it after a while. We brought our own fins and mask which were super helpful for exploring. While the cave is beautiful, don't make a special trip just for this. It's worth seeing if you're already nearby, but there's not much to do once you're in. Glad I went, but probably a one-time visit kind of place!

Erica J.

After many years of seeing this place on social media, we decided to make a trip out of it. My first choice was definitely not to go in October but that's was out of my control. It was pretty easy to find with free parking and a close walking distance to the entrance. We have no idea what else to expect and what they have to offer in other ways when coming here. We walked into the office and they do charge a fee to rent the goggles and fins if you didn't bring your own. I did, but I'm pretty sure it was like $20 apiece for each of my friends who needed to rent. There's a little gift store inside and next door is where the bathrooms are so everything is not connected. There's plenty of picnic tables and even a giant man-made lake further back. It looks like they were working on it so it was drained. I can't imagine it being busy in October. So you leave your stuff on a picnic table and hope you're surrounded by honest people. You were not allowed to bring any items in the springs which there's nowhere to put them once you go down the stairs. It was really cool hanging out at a cave and snorkeling in the springs. We were all freezing our butts off. You do have a time limit, which I can't imagine wanting to hang out here all day. It's pretty small and unless you're scuba diving, you're not gonna see very much. It was three or 4 o'clock when we came so the sun wasn't directly over us, which made it very difficult to see in the water. There is fish swimming around and you do have turtles. This was a fun experience and definitely a one time thing.

Gordon V.

The natural beauty is amazing, however the experience beyond the natural beauty has much to be enhanced and worked on. No greeting, very crass and abrupt, not friendly, robotic in reciting rules, cold welcome, very unwelcoming. Den is cool, however too much man made metal stairs and platform taking away from the natural beauty. There are picnic tables on an island but signs saying no swimming.

Cheryl Emily B.

I finally made it out and got to experience this with my boys and hubby. We made it a full learning experience by also camping out for the night there too. Honestly, it felt so nice being outdoors and so needed. I was worried about the heat being to much but it was actually perfect weather, surprising for June in FL right. However, it was after almost 3 days straight of rain so maybe thats why the weather was a bit on the cooler side, not sure but the camp grounds are also full of shade from the big trees so thats nice. We brought out the hammock and played some escape room games, anything though would have worked beautifully. Also, there was also a Puerto Rican food truck on the grounds so ended up eating that while there - that was cool. Food was decent too, tostones were yummy freshly fried. The rice and beans was cold though and my son asked him to recook the chicken more since we prefer it well done. The Alcapurria was pretty decent/worth it and freshly cooked too. Also, the pond area says it closed at 5pm but we saw a few people there after hours, Im thinking it was most likely fellow campers. I heard they also do yoga in the morning but I was so tired I couldn't get up even with all the noise from the birds and animals waking me up every hour lol. Even at night there was some howling that woke me up and I cant say I wasn't a bit scared but I made it through just fine. As far as the snorkeling goes yes the water was colddd but I knew it going in so I didn't let it ruin my experience and got right in without thinking. There was some individuals on the steps standing in the way of the entrance that wouldn't move wasn't cool when trying to get out. I think you have to be a good swimmer for the snorkeling there because I even struggled a little bit. There's not many sea creatures underneath but the cave is unique in itself. Im glad I made the venture out and I thought for the price it was worth making a little experience out of it. I didn't get family pictures though, I tend to forget when I'm enjoying the outdoors.

Cynthia L.

It's been yearsss since I've last visited Devil's Den, I took my bestie here for her birthday to go snorkeling. Some things to note: You MUST make a reservation online or call for the time slot you want (about an 1 1/2 hours) to snorkel or scuba dive. To reserve a spot, it's $18pp and around $15 each to rent snorkel gear (fins, goggles & mouthpiece). You can either put a down payment beforehand, or pay in full to reserve your spot. Once you check in, they give you the gear and the office can hold your keys while you're snorkeling/diving, but cannot hold any other personal items like bags etc, so you'll have to leave that in your car. It's not too crowded once you're in the cave, because they keep track of how many people go in/when their reservation time slot is. It was a very hot and sunny day, so it felt nice as the water was pretty cold. As you're swimming, you can see all kinds of fish swimming below and around you! There are a few pavilions where you can sit and eat or just enjoy the views. There's also a nice trail that goes around the Devil's Den Spring with pretty flowers and views to check out! A few things have changed over the last few years, I didn't see food trucks or anywhere to grab food, even though people claimed they now had food trucks. Nonetheless, it was a nice time & i'd definitely recommend for a group or nature lovers!! Tip: I would buy my own goggles/snorkeling gear for future use instead of renting, just for sanitary purposes!

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Yvethe R.

This is a very unique and beautiful spring. You must make a reservation, fill out releases and either snorkel or scuba- no standing around inside the spring. All the details are in their website. We made a 9am reservation easily on their website. The only glitch is they actually open the park at 9 so we weren't in until about 9:20 so lost some time. There are bathrooms and showers on site. Parking was very convenient. Time slots are about 90 min. We didn't see a lot of light coming through the hole due to time of day. Maybe a later time slot is better for light and more marine life in the water. Overall a great experience!

Stephen S.

If you're checking out Devils Den online for an Adventure, all I can say is you have to come see for yourself. An amazing experience! Easy reservation online and check in day of visit was painless. World class excitement! Staff was informative. They rent gear onsite if you don't have your own. For a great price you get 90 minutes diving or snorkeling in the den. No swimming. Ice cold water at 9:00am in July when the outside temp is 90+. Something special. It was cold. They have 4 rental cabins, Tent & RV rentals on the property. It was something I always wanted to do and I was not disappointed. Worth doing a road trip to experience the fun adventure

Irene E.

Won't return: unique but overhyped. We did our second checkout dive here - yes I passed, am an certified scuba diver . The iconic photo is all there is. The venue is well kept, I think it's pretty small - didn't have time to walk around. Our dive masters said during the high season, it's crowded, but I feel it's pretty crowded now. Two sections of stairs lead you down, one is narrower than the other. You see the iconic photo - small cave, with willows (?) dripping down from the opening, mixing with the sunlight - very enchanting. Because it's our training session, photography is discouraged. I managed a few shots while waiting for the dive master working with one of our mates. The spring water is 72 degrees constant. The space for dive is tight ... the snorkelers are mostly foreign. We spent nearly an hour to do paperwork - so be aware and budget for it. There is a swimming pool where we also spent a few hours, to train. They've bathrooms and showers. The registration/rental office has a microwave (not sure it's for guests). Long sleeve t shirt for sale. I couldn't image how divers manage during the high season.

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Kelsey B.

My family and I came here for the snorkel experience and also camped on the onsite campsite. After reading the reviews. We kind of expected a crappy experience, given the many many bad reviews about staff. I must say tho, we had a great time!! Campground: was a wonderful little camp ground with onsite sewer hookup (and a dump station for those sites that do not have sewer), electric 30/50amp, and water. The campsite even had WiFi so we could stream music Office and recreation area: wasn't too bad. Check in office is in a single wide on site which serves snacks and coffee. Also outside of the check in office was a cute little area with cornhole, volleyball, and ladder-ball that is free to use. Staff: we all found the staff to be quite friendly. No issues there. The only thing I did find odd was there was one man who seemed to appear to be leading a scuba session that was literally yelling at scuba divers... The Spring: we had the 12:30 time slot which seemed great at the beginning but about an hour in there was so many scuba divers that we found it was best we got out. Snorklers had to yield to scuba divers( which makes sense) but it was just way too many and we couldn't even function in the little hole lol. Honestly, I noticed a lot of reviews stated there "wasn't a lot of fish." I saw A LOT of fish!! There was even one creepy looking fish that almost appeared to be bent in half. Very cold, but wetsuits make the experience very measurable. BONUS!!: if you like cats, there are two very sweet kitties on site (that I saw, maybe there's more.) I named the black one rose, but I believe the orange one's name is Leo :) Definitely a great experience.

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Should I go in the morning or afternoon?

I would go there in the afternoon just because the water was very cold when I went so the sun comming in from the opening in the cave would at least make it a better experience without freezing.

Snorkel gear rental, is it safe during covid?

Yes! They disinfect and clean everything prior to use

What about rainy days?

The great thing about SCUBA diving is that rainy days have little to no impact on conditions. Unless there is lightning, a little rain won't cause any issues with diving.

Can you camp here?

You sure can! I wish I would have when we went. It's definitely on my list of things to do though, beautiful area.

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Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

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Beautiful facility with multiple staging pavilions, clean bath house, and additional recreational…read moreactivities like a small basketball court and even a disc golf course with Innova baskets! The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. They have a filling station for tanks and a small accessories selection in the office. We enjoyed our day diving at the Blue Grotto and can't wait to come back with our friends!

My son and I needed to get some practice diving and since there is almost no good, controlled…read moreenvironment to do that in Georgia, we looked around and found this place. Here is how it went: The Good: - The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful - Check in was easy - Dive rentals got us everything we didn't bring with us to include an appropriate wet suit and dive light - There are a lot of areas to set up your gear but be careful since a lot of them get taken up by the dive schools. We just used the back of our car to set up. - Water was cool and clear. Once you get out of the main hole and go into the cavern, it is even better. - Multiple platforms to practice what you need or to knock the rust off your diving skills before you venture into the cavern. - Air refill was easy. Be aware, you need to have a refill token from the shop to show you've paid for it. We didn't realize that and had to go back and get them. - There are some places to camp but we didn't use them so I can't give any good feedback on those. - Place was easy to find both from signs and from the phone mapping app - Beautiful area, in and out of the water. The Not So Good: - Okay, I'm still a beginner diver, but the prices for the rental seemed a bit expensive. - Lots of people go here, so the main pool can get a bit crowded and the water stirred up. Having said that, in the cavern was a LOT less crowded. - There should be more parking Bottom Line: Nice place, clear water, fun experience. This is a good place for diving practice. They put some things in the cavern to look for underwater which is fun, but if you are looking for new sights, you will probably only go here occasionally.

SpringAdventures - Nudibranch

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We were so impressed with our scuba cert program through SpringAdventures!…read more Honestly, when we hit the targeted ads, we were a little dubious because of some of the web design choices, and how low the prices were. SO GLAD we took a chance. It's a one-man operation, and he's incredible. His prices are all in, and he really does knock it out in just 2 days with great flexible local dives near the High Springs area. If you have a special request, just call him - he was able to add our NitrOx cert as well on the fly. I was blown away watching this man transition from charismatic comedy, making learning fun but still hitting all the key points, right into suddenly supportive teacher mode when we were in the practical portions and he was helping a student who was struggling, using a disarming compassionate demeanor. At least in our session, class sizes were very small, and he not only equipped us mentally for our scuba expeditions, but he gave us incredible insight and recommendations beyond the certification on what kind of gear to look for, good habits, inside tips for the industry. Just 11/10. He also does have gear available for sale, customized to the diver, which is I assume how he keeps his prices so low, but he wasn't pushy at all and advised us for what we NEEDED not what he sold. I was actively trying to buy gear from him, and he advised me that I might need something special and that also some other websites unrelated to him are having a pretty good sale right now so he chose our equipment and savings over his own revenue. Just couldn't be more impressed. (Also, if you come down here for just the class from out of town, I highly recommend the "getaway" tiny home cabins nearby for lodging. They're clean, super cheap, nice close by, and easy. Including two nights lodging, you could get your scuba cert here for like a thousand or $1,200 cheaper than you can in most major cities.)

From the owner: Providing 2-Day PADI eLearning Open Water Certification in our North Florida springs. We use…read morebetter training gear and have smaller class sizes than our local competitors. Come "Spring into Diving" with us! We are the most economical choice at $385 for full certification!

Rainbow Springs State Park - Rainbow Cafe!

Rainbow Springs State Park

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From Tampa, it took an hour and 30 minutes to get to the river. We first wanted to take a swim in…read morethe swimming area so we went there first before it got really crazy. The area is a bit small and there isn't really a lot of sun spots for you to chill at. It is cool to experience once but I think if you tube, you still will be able to get a swim in because parts of the river are pretty deep. After the swim area, we headed to the tubing section. It is a 15 minute drive from the main park entrance. The fee was 54 for two people that had an annual pass. Highly recommend bringing a small cooler with snacks and drinks and an extra tube for it. It took us about 2 hours to float back to our car and the river is very calm and relaxing. I've floated a river in San Antonio but wasn't as nice as Rainbow springs. Very clean and the water is sooo clear. Overall, really enjoyed our day visit to this state park!

Our tubing trip down the river was pretty, but it was quite boring. It took us two hours to float…read morefrom the entrance to exit, and it was extremely slow. We kept getting stuck in trees and bushes. The fun part was getting to swim in the clear water and passing off our tubes to a floating friend to hold onto. We also saw an otter. The lady at the rental station was very generous and let us borrow multiple pairs of goggles and masks. There were a bunch of motorboats passing by and blasting their music. They disturbed us with their waves and noise. It was around $27 per person in addition to $5 for one vehicle, and we paid all the fees upon entrance to the parking lot. They take you on a safari-like tram to get to the tubing entrance. I strongly recommend water shoes because my friends were suffering while barefoot on the hot ground. The walk was unexpectedly long and painful for my barefoot friends. They don't have showers or any sort of water spout/hose, so it was kind of gross to not be able to rinse the river gunk off then drive hours back to a major city. They have restrooms, but they were already closed when we walked from the river exit back to the tube station, even though the actual park wasn't closed yet, and there were still employees there. This was very inconvenient, and I wish they had at least told us in advance because we didn't have a place to change. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the restrooms to stay open while the park is open. Also, they have you sign a waiver that says you must wear a lifejacket at all times. They didn't even offer us one, so I was baffled why they made us sign a waiver that said that. Can't they get into legal trouble if they don't actually provide lifejackets? I was troubled by the fact that we had to sign something that wasn't in the slightest bit enforced.

Ginnie Spring

Ginnie Spring

(276 reviews)

Ginnie springs is an amazing private property camping spot for trails, swimming in the springs and…read morea great weekend camping. Highly recommend not coming on the holidays. You get this mix of ghetto hick thugs speeding through the park flashing whatever bs they think is cool. They are trying to crack down but the park is big and there's always someone has to ruin it for visitors. Great spot on week days. One of the few places you can drink and float down the river and hit some springs. I've had many great times

I want to share the very poor experience we had with the service at the Rentals store, From the…read morebeginning, the staff was unprofessional: they wouldn't look at us when we spoke to them, and on several occasions, they left us talking to ourselves. When they gave us the key to access the kayaks, they did not provide complete instructions. Because of this, when we arrived at the location, we couldn't use them and had to go back. When we returned to ask for help, they simply said, "we already gave you the keys," without making any effort to check the situation. What was most frustrating is that, after asking multiple times because we clearly did not have the key, they ignored us until we requested a refund. That was the only moment they actually paid attention. In the end, they realized the key was on the floor and had never been properly handed to us. We understand that there are situations where staff can be busy and it can be difficult to handle everything at once. However, at the time of our visit, the place was not particularly crowded, which made the lack of attention even umore frustrating. When we returned the equipment, we received the same level of poor service. They were supposed to provide a copy of the receipt for the kayak rental, but the employee handed us the paper while literally facing away from us, turned with her back toward us and speaking to one of her coworkers at the same time. This happened yesterday, on May 3 and unfortunately we ended up wasting a significant amount of time due to their lack of organization and basic customer service. The experience was truly awful and reflects a clear lack of professionalism.

Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring - scuba - Updated May 2026

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