Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring

Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring

Distance from Polk County – 138 Miles

Are you brave enough to enter the Devil’s Den? It’s not as dramatic or evil as it sounds, promise. Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring located in Levy County, is a subterranean spring within a dry cave. The year-round 72 degree waters plunge to a maximum depth of 54 feet covering 120 feet of surface diameter.

According to devilsden.com, the cave “has been home to many extinct animal fossils dating back to the Pleistocene Age, which are on display at The University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History.”

For decades, the spring has attracted divers and snorkelers from near and far. The privately-owned scuba diving training center offers scuba diving 7 days a week. Open Water Certification or above and a dive “buddy” are required for admission. Admission is $38 per diver and $8 for air-fills with full and individual equipment rentals available. Night dives are available by reservation.

If diving isn’t your thing, perhaps you’ll enjoy snorkeling which does not require any certifications to participate. Children under 6 are not permitted access to Devil’s Den and due to COVID-19, parties must make reservations to snorkel. Admission prices are $15 per person Monday through Friday and $22 per person on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. These prices do not include a mask, snorkel, and fins that are required for admission. But have no fear if you leave yours at home, you can rent them there.

Make a weekend out of it at the tent campgrounds, R.V. park, or cabins available for rent. Downtown Williston is less than ten minutes from the Prehistoric Spring. You can grab a bite at The Ivy House Restaurant, BubbaQue’s BBQ, Sister’s Place, and more local haunts.

Once you’ve taken a dip at the Devil’s Den, check out their website for a list of other springs as close as two miles away like Blue Grotto to the south, or Silver Springs 30 minutes to the east which offers glass-bottom boat tours!

Article Written By:  Tara Crutchfield & Amy Sexson  Jul 1, 2020. LKLD Haven Magazine