Devil's Eye/Ear
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N 29° 50.103 W 082° 41.794
17R E 336087 N 3301715
These close, connected springs are part of the privately owned Ginnie Springs recreation area, which is known for swimming, cave diving, tubing, canoeing and camping.
Waymark Code: WMADPA
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2011
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Devil's Eye is a circular spring about 5 feet wide and 15 feet deep. A cave entrance begins at the bottom of the spring and extends through several thousand feet of cave passageway. Great for the experienced cave diver. Devil's Eye eventually connects to Devil’s Ear spring. Devil's Ear is located in the Santa Fe River about 20 yards east of Devil's Eye. This is an exciting traverse between the two springs. Devil's Ear is an oval shaped chimney shaft about 60 feet deep, down to a cave entrance. Upon entering the small restriction, you’re rewarded with a large cavern room (35 feet high x 30 feet wide). Open water divers should stop here. All surface light will be lost about 10 yards from the entrance. Several thousand feet of cave passageway continue on from this point.
The crystal-clear water of Devil’s Eye maintains a year round temperature of 72° F. The pool surrounding the spring is about 75 feet in diameter and flows directly into the Santa Fe River.
Thousands of people visit this spring area. It’s a popular spot for students from the nearby University of Florida. Spring break will find this place mobbed with students swimming in the springs, floating the river and partying. Winter is one the best times for diving. In springtime, the darker waters of the Santa Fe River can flood over the springs.
Parking is available within a few hundred yards of the spring.
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