Experiences & Recreation
Morrison Springs
Kayaking & boating
Waterfront
About
Morrison Springs is a Walton County park built around one of the most striking springs in the Panhandle: a clear, blue-green pool about 250 feet across, ringed by cypress trees. The spring pumps out about 48 million gallons of water a day, and three cavities feed the pool. The deepest drops about 300 feet into an underground chamber.
What to do
- Swim and snorkel: the clear pool is a cool break on a hot day.
- Dive: Morrison Springs is a well-known dive site with a diving dock. Cave divers must be certified, and night diving isn’t allowed.
- Paddle: a boat ramp set away from the dive area lets paddlers explore the spring run toward the Choctawhatchee River.
- Walk: boardwalks wind around the spring through the cypress.
Good to know
- Entry: $4 per car, credit or debit card only.
- Hours: sunrise to sunset. The park closes at dusk.
- Water clarity: the county posts a daily clarity rating, so check it before a dive.
- Size: 161 acres, owned by the state and run by Walton County.
Pair it with Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, about 15 minutes north, or a day in DeFuniak Springs.