Experiences & Amenities

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 dwellings 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.

Picnic facilities are available in two areas of the park. The Orange Grove Sink Area offers picnic tables, grills and a two-table pavilion. The Peacock Springs area offers picnic tables and grills. All picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Snorkeling is permitted in Orange Grove Sink and Peacock Springs and is dependent upon seasonal water levels. 

• Swim at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty.

Swimming is permitted in Orange Grove Sink and Peacock Springs and is dependent upon seasonal water levels. 

• Swim at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty.