Manager's Message
Fall has arrived at Peacock Springs State Park. Come and see the beautiful springs and sinks and watch the wildlife soak up the sun. Peacock Springs State Park is a unique place which offers thousands of feet of underwater passageways for cave certified divers to explore, connecting springs and sinks all over the property. Orange Grove sink is available for open water certified divers as well. Visitors who are not diving can enjoy the view of the springs, a picnic lunch, or a stroll down the nature trail. Peacock Springs is a special place worth visiting in any season.
NOTE:
Bonnet Springs is currently closed to all activities due to resource protection and restoration. Please feel free to enjoy all of the other amenities that Peacock Springs State Park has to offer.
11/09
- Craig Liney, Park Manager
Welcome to Peacock Springs State Park
This park has two major springs, a spring run, and six sinkholes-all in near pristine condition. One of the longest underwater cave systems in the continental United States, about 28,000 feet of underwater passages have been explored and surveyed by cave divers. Only divers who have proof of their scuba certification are allowed to explore the underwater caverns. Mature forest stands around the springs represent four major natural plant communities. A nature trail leads visitors on a path tracing the twisting tunnels of the caves far below their feet. Swimming in Peacock Spring and Orange Grove Sink are popular activities during the summer. Grills and pavilions are available for picnicking. Located 16 miles southwest of Live Oak on State Road 51, two miles east of Luraville on Peacock Springs Road.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Peacock Springs State Park, please call 386-776-2194.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
From Live Oak, take SR 51 South approximately 17 miles to Luraville. Turn left on 180th Street, go approximately 2 miles. Park entrance is on your right. From Mayo, take SR 51 North approximately 7 miles to Luraville. Turn right on 180th Street and go approximately 2 miles. Park entrance is on the right.
Park Fees
Admission Fee:
$4.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 8 people per vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Scuba Diving Fee
$15.00 per person. All divers must show proof of certification before diving. Open water diving is permitted only in Orange Grove Sink. No solo diving is permitted.
Peacock Springs State Park
18081 185th Road (Administration Office - NOT park entrance.)
Live Oak, Florida 32060
Phone: 386-776-2194
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Citizen Support Organization
North Florida Springs Alliance, Inc.
12087 S.W. Hwy 27
Fort White, FL 32038
