Morrison Springs
Morrison Springs is a 161-acre county park at 874 Morrison Springs Road in Ponce de Leon, Florida, in Walton County. The Walton County Parks page calls it one of the most popular diving spots in northwest Florida, and its spring pool produces an estimated 48 million gallons of water a day. The page does not say whether swimming or scuba diving is allowed, so check before you go with the county at (850) 892-8700.
Should you go to Morrison Springs today?
Go, but check conditions first
- 35% chance of thunderstorms.
- Up to 76°F.
- Mon 2 Dry daytime forecast
- Tue 3 Dry daytime forecast
- Wed 4 61% chance of thunderstorms in daylight
- Thu 5 Dry daytime forecast
- Fri 6 Dry daytime forecast
Weather at Morrison Springs, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 pm | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 74°F | E 10 mph | 35% |
| 2 pm | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 75°F | ENE 10 mph | 26% |
| 4 pm | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 76°F | ENE 10 mph | 26% |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 5:58 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 4:55 pm |
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What to bring to Morrison Springs
- Insect repellent: for trails and marsh edges in the warm months
- Refillable water bottle: natural areas often have few or no places to buy water
- Binoculars: for birds and wildlife you can't get close to
| Question visitors ask | Can you swim and scuba dive at Morrison Springs? |
|---|---|
| County | Walton County |
| Official site | www.mywaltonfl.gov |
How do you get to Morrison Springs?
Morrison Springs is at 874 Morrison Springs Road, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455, according to the Walton County Parks facility page. The page links to Google and Bing directions but does not describe parking or road access.
The Morrison Springs park page lists boat and canoe access as a feature. It also says the new Morrison Springs Park has a new boat ramp away from the diving location.
What are the hours and admission at Morrison Springs?
The Walton County Parks page lists Morrison Springs hours as dawn to dusk. The page does not list an admission fee, and it does not give seasonal changes, so check before you go.
For questions about hours or entry, the page lists the contact number (850) 892-8700.
What facilities and rules does Morrison Springs have?
The Morrison Springs page lists these features: boat or canoe access, grills, pavilions, picnic tables and restrooms. The new park includes large boardwalks overlooking the springs and a diving dock.
The page does not list park rules, including rules for swimming or scuba diving. The facility has not yet been rated.
Morrison Springs: questions visitors ask
Can you swim and scuba dive at Morrison Springs?
The county page describes Morrison Springs as a diving spot and lists a diving dock, but it does not state whether swimming or scuba diving is allowed or what rules apply. Check before you go with Walton County Parks at (850) 892-8700.
What are the hours at Morrison Springs?
The Walton County Parks page lists the hours as dawn to dusk. Check before you go, because the page does not give seasonal changes.
How much does it cost to visit Morrison Springs?
The page does not list an admission fee. Check with Walton County Parks at (850) 892-8700 before you go.
How big is the spring at Morrison Springs?
The page describes a spring pool 250 feet in diameter that produces an estimated 48 million gallons of water a day, and it says the spring has been recorded at up to 70 million gallons a day. The page calls the water frigid and crystal clear.
How deep is the spring at Morrison Springs?
The page says the deepest of three cavities is about 300 feet deep and ends in an underground chamber of unknown dimensions. The page does not give current water visibility or water level.
Who manages Morrison Springs?
The Walton County Parks page lists the facility under Walton County Parks. The page says the park was acquired by the state in 2004 and has been leased to the county to maintain and preserve.
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