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The Devils System:
The Devils cave system is Florida's most popular underwater
cave system. The high outflow of crystal clear spring water
keeps this system clear and open when many other systems
will be closed due to poor visibility. With over 5 miles of
submerged passage, divers can explore this system for years
and see new tunnels on every dive.
The easiest way to access this system is through Ginnie
Springs Park. For more information about the park, you may
click here. Divers may access the cave system by boat,
however the park is definitely more convenient. There are
two entrances to Devils Cave System, the Devils Ear, and
the Devils Eye.
The Devils cave system is Florida's most popular underwater
cave system. The high outflow of crystal clear spring water
keeps this system clear and open when many other systems
will be closed due to poor visibility. With over 5 miles of
submerged passage, divers can explore this system for years
and see new tunnels on every dive.
The easiest way to access this system is through Ginnie
Springs Park. For more information about the park, you may
click here. Divers may access the cave system by boat,
however the park is definitely more convenient. There are
two entrances to Devils Cave System, the Devils Ear, and
the Devils Eye.
| Devils Ear |
| Devils Eye |
Site Information:
Entrance Fee: Free by boat, $20 for full cave divers, and $27
for open water, cavern, and intro divers entering through
the park
Maximum Depth: Approximately 110 feet
Total Surveyed Passage:
Flow: Typically high flow
Average Visibility: Unlimited
Diver Propulsion Vehicles allowed?: Yes, if certified
Required Certification: Cavern, Intro, or full cave
Where can I find a map? Contact Us to purchase maps of
the Devils Cave System
On-Site Amenities: Heated bathrooms with showers,
pavilions, BBQ, deli, air fills, dive shop, picnic tables, rental
equipment, camping, tubing, canoe and kayak rentals.
Guided dives available?: Yes, please see our guides page for
information and rates.
Driving Directions:
Getting to Ginnie Springs Outdoors from I-75, Heading North
Use these directions if you are driving north on Interstate 75
from the Tampa Bay are, or from Florida's Turnpike, coming
through Orlando. Take I-75 north through Ocala and
Gainesville. Thirteen miles north of Gainesville, look for and
take Exit 399 (the Alachua exit). From Exit 399, take US-441
north approximately five miles to the town of High Springs.
At the first stop light in High Springs (at the Hardee's), turn
left onto state road 27/41. Continue through the next stop
light, at the center of town, and go approximately one-half
mile on main street to County Road 340/NE 182nd Avenue.
(You will see a sign on top of a pole indicating that this is the
turn off for Ginnie, Blue and Poe Springs.) Turn right on to
County Road 340 and go West approximately 6.5 miles, to
the sign indicating the turn off to Ginnie Springs (NE 60th
Ave.) Turn right at the sign (NE 60th Ave.) and go
approximately one mile further to the Ginnie Springs
Outdoors entrance.
Getting to Ginnie Springs Outdoors from I-75, Heading South
Use these directions if you are driving south on Interstate 75
from Georgia, or coming east from the Florida Panhandle on
I-10. Take Exit 423, just south of Lake City. From Exit 423, take
State Route 47 south, through the flashing light at Columbia
City and the stop light in Fort White. Approximately 20
minutes after getting off I-75, and four miles south of Fort
While, you will cross the Santa Fe River bridge.
There are two ways to get to Ginnie from State Route 47:
Approximately two miles south of the Santa Fe River you will
see a green sign mounted on top of a pole along the
highway's shoulder, indicating the approaching turn off to
Ginnie Springs. This is a county lime rock road and sometimes
is in poor repair. We suggest that you proceed past the sign
to the flashing yellow light at County Road 340. Turn left
and go approximately 2 miles to NE 60th Ave (look for the
Ginnie sign). Turn left and go about one mile further to the
Ginnie Springs Outdoors entrance.
Entrance Fee: Free by boat, $20 for full cave divers, and $27
for open water, cavern, and intro divers entering through
the park
Maximum Depth: Approximately 110 feet
Total Surveyed Passage:
Flow: Typically high flow
Average Visibility: Unlimited
Diver Propulsion Vehicles allowed?: Yes, if certified
Required Certification: Cavern, Intro, or full cave
Where can I find a map? Contact Us to purchase maps of
the Devils Cave System
On-Site Amenities: Heated bathrooms with showers,
pavilions, BBQ, deli, air fills, dive shop, picnic tables, rental
equipment, camping, tubing, canoe and kayak rentals.
Guided dives available?: Yes, please see our guides page for
information and rates.
Driving Directions:
Getting to Ginnie Springs Outdoors from I-75, Heading North
Use these directions if you are driving north on Interstate 75
from the Tampa Bay are, or from Florida's Turnpike, coming
through Orlando. Take I-75 north through Ocala and
Gainesville. Thirteen miles north of Gainesville, look for and
take Exit 399 (the Alachua exit). From Exit 399, take US-441
north approximately five miles to the town of High Springs.
At the first stop light in High Springs (at the Hardee's), turn
left onto state road 27/41. Continue through the next stop
light, at the center of town, and go approximately one-half
mile on main street to County Road 340/NE 182nd Avenue.
(You will see a sign on top of a pole indicating that this is the
turn off for Ginnie, Blue and Poe Springs.) Turn right on to
County Road 340 and go West approximately 6.5 miles, to
the sign indicating the turn off to Ginnie Springs (NE 60th
Ave.) Turn right at the sign (NE 60th Ave.) and go
approximately one mile further to the Ginnie Springs
Outdoors entrance.
Getting to Ginnie Springs Outdoors from I-75, Heading South
Use these directions if you are driving south on Interstate 75
from Georgia, or coming east from the Florida Panhandle on
I-10. Take Exit 423, just south of Lake City. From Exit 423, take
State Route 47 south, through the flashing light at Columbia
City and the stop light in Fort White. Approximately 20
minutes after getting off I-75, and four miles south of Fort
While, you will cross the Santa Fe River bridge.
There are two ways to get to Ginnie from State Route 47:
Approximately two miles south of the Santa Fe River you will
see a green sign mounted on top of a pole along the
highway's shoulder, indicating the approaching turn off to
Ginnie Springs. This is a county lime rock road and sometimes
is in poor repair. We suggest that you proceed past the sign
to the flashing yellow light at County Road 340. Turn left
and go approximately 2 miles to NE 60th Ave (look for the
Ginnie sign). Turn left and go about one mile further to the
Ginnie Springs Outdoors entrance.
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