Alexander Springs
★★★★☆
(3,466)
Alexander Springs is located within the Ocala National Forest within the Alexander Springs Recreation Area and offers camping, picnicking (with charcoal grills and two reservable shelters), swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), and nature hiking.
Wildlife encounters include your typical Florida spring fish like bluegill, bass, cichlids, catfish, and tilapia. Possible sightings of alligators, turtles, and manatees in the winter.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Bass
873
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#2
Turtle
631
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#3
Catfish
202
Total Sightings
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#4
Alligator
192
Total Sightings
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M
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#5
Perch
58
Total Sightings
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M
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#6
Gar
13
Total Sightings
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M
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#7
Otter
11
Total Sightings
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