Discover otherworldly cypress forests, a historic river, an 800-foot boardwalk, ethereal manatees, and a remarkable underwater world at the Manatee Springs State Park. The springs is one among the 33 first-magnitude springs in the state and is best known for the manatees that call the spring home. This National Natural Landmark is also unexpectedly one of the country’s popular spring water diving cites with an extensive series of caves just waiting to be discovered under the springs. There are over 5 miles of known routes to be explored in the springs’ seemingly endless maze of passages and cave tunnels, with new information and paths being discovered regularly by passionate local cave divers.

11650 N.W. 115 Street, Chiefland, Florida 32626, Phone: 352-493-6072

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