Turn onto Ponce de Leon Springs Road in about a ¼ mile. Turn left onto N Hwy 81, then make a gradual right onto Hwy 90E. From 285 get onto I10 and travel about 25 miles east to FL 81 toward Ponce de Leon. To get there from Destin, you can go Hwy 20, which is more back roads, or go over the Midbay bridge and take the Mossy Head ramp (FL 285). Also, according to Florida State Parks, along with tortoises, you may see animals like deer, foxes, alligators and bats.
Be on the lookout for pitcher plants which capture insects in their sticky “pitcher” and then ingest them as part of their nutritional stores. With renovations taking place over the years since it was originally opened for public use, there is a retaining wall to prevent the pool’s edges from eroding, some trails around the spring where you can fish or take in the wildlife and vegetation. Stay on 81 for about 23 miles until you can make a right onto Vortex Springs Lane.Īs the name might give away, this swimming hole is not far from the other springs also located in Ponce de Leon and is part of the Florida State Park system. Make a right onto Hwy 20 and then bear left onto State Road 81. To get there, take Hwy 98 to the 331 bridge over the bay.
The Vortex Spring Wideshot of The Vortex Springġ517 Vortex Springs Lane, Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 Ph: 85 Here are some pictures from our recent trip there: Less experienced divers can even take a course from the very-experienced certified crew they staff there. There are caves that run deep below the water’s surface-so deep that parts are gated off from even experienced cave divers for safety reasons. Be prepared for a chill, though the water temperature is around 68 degrees F all year long.īoth experienced and novice divers love the Vortex. With campgrounds, pavilions for picnicking, a lodge, slides, and a diving and beach area there’s a little for everyone who likes being around the water. The Vortex Spring is an entire complex for the outdoor enthusiast, run by Vortex Spring Adventures. Let’s explore… Springs in Northwest Florida Vortex Spring If you didn’t know better, you might just think you’re hidden away at a special oasis paradise. Springs of Northwest Florida can be found just about an hour away - an entire collection of springs, with swim areas, nature trails, picniking and more. But did you know that the beaches aren’t the only places near Destin to find that beautifully-colored water underscored by white powdery sand? Destin is known for the beautiful while beaches and greenish waters, and of course, the magical fishing that takes place close by.
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