Experiences
Imagine tracing the serpentine caves and caverns of Peacock Springs as you wind your way from spring to sink, following this well-shaded 1.2-mile interpretive trail through the park's upland plant communities.
Interpretive displays containing photographs and maps showcasing what lies directly below your feet are positioned along the way. You are given a glimpse of an underwater world few venture to see: millennia-old geologic features, cave dwelling creatures or even a cave diver gliding silently below.
Start the trail after viewing the stunning Peacock I Spring near the last parking area; you may be lucky enough to see cave divers beginning or ending their journey as well.
For everyone's safety, the following rules must be followed:
- All divers must show proof of certification before diving or leave certifications visible on the dashboard of the car.
- All divers are asked to sign in using the diver sign-in form.
- Dive parties must consist of at least two divers. No solo diving is permitted.
- Cavern and cave diving is available to certified dive teams in Orange Grove Sink and Peacock Springs.
- Open water divers are allowed in Orange Grove Sink only.
- Open water divers are not permitted to carry lights.
- Dives must be conducted in designated areas only and within the limits of the diver's certification.
- Entering or surfacing anywhere but Peacock Springs or Orange Grove Sink is prohibited unless necessary to ensure the safety of the divers.
- All student divers must sign in under an instructor's permit.
- Instructors conducting a class must have a current Commercial Dive Permit.
- The use of scooters (DPVs) is prohibited within the park.
- Fossils and other artifacts are not to be disturbed or moved. Any aquatic plants or animals that you encounter shall not be trampled or otherwise disturbed.
- Do not carve or otherwise deface rocks or any other surfaces.
- Dives must be concluded one hour before sundown.
- All persons participating in scuba diving activity do so at their own risk.
Amenities
Learn about the park’s past and present from the formation of caves to modern-day cave exploration by certified cave divers. Interpretive displays containing photographs and maps showcasing what lies directly below your feet are positioned along an interpretive nature trail. You are given a glimpse of an underwater world few venture to see: millennia-old geologic features, cave-dwelling creatures or even a cave diver gliding silently below.
Trace the serpentine caves and caverns of Peacock Springs as you wind your way from spring to sink following a well-shaded 1.2-mile interpretive trail through the park's upland plant communities.
Interpretive displays containing photographs and maps showcasing what lies directly below your feet are positioned along the way. You are given a glimpse of an underwater world few venture to see: millennia-old geologic features, cave-dwelling creatures or even a cave diver gliding silently below.
Start the trail after viewing the stunning spring near the last parking area. You may be lucky enough to see cave divers beginning or ending their journey as well.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Peacock Springs State Park. They must be kept on a 6-foot, handheld leash at all times and cannot be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Dogs are not permitted in the springs.
- See our Pet Policy.
Facilities are limited at Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park. A portable restroom and separate changing room are available at each parking area. There is no potable water available in the park.