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Peacock II is a freshwater spring located within [[wikipedia:Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park|Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park]] in north central Florida in the United States. The closest city is Live Oak, FL. | Peacock II is a freshwater spring located within [[wikipedia:Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park|Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park]] in north central Florida in the United States. The closest city is Live Oak, FL. | ||
There was once a cave system here but according to various sources it is no longer accessible. | |||
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Basin depths of 15-20ft. | Basin depths of 15-20ft. | ||
Revision as of 03:43, 3 December 2023
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| Type | {{{type}}} |
| Coordinates | "N83°08'10.7"W 30°07'54.8"N 83°08'10.7"W |
| Region | US Southeast |
| Access via | Shore |
| Depth range | 20-175 ft |
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Peacock II is a freshwater spring located within Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park in north central Florida in the United States. The closest city is Live Oak, FL.
There was once a cave system here but according to various sources it is no longer accessible.
Details
Location
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is located a few miles east of Luraville, on 180th Street.[1]
Depth
Basin depths of 15-20ft.
Topography
Conditions
Conditions are variable. Temperature remains around 72F year round. Visibility is generally quite clear in Peacock II.
Facilities
Peacock I/II/III parking area has:
- Gear benches
- Picnic tables
- Changing areas
- Porta-potties
Peacock II does not have steps.
Cave
Peacock II lies just a short trek along Peacock Run. There was once an entrance to a cave connecting PI and PII here, but various online sources seem to indicate that it collapsed at some point and is no longer accessible. The basin depth of Peacock II ranges between fifteen and twenty feet, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing swim on warm days.[1]
According to the Peacock III map, there is a tunnel leading to the balcony area of the PIII cavern somewhere in this basin. Whether it is still accessible is indeterminate.
Maps
Maps of PI and PIII are included below where connections to PII are documented but perhaps no longer accessible.
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Map of the underwater cave system and sinks except Peacock III
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Map of Peacock III
Access
Enter the park and pay the iron ranger. Per vehicle fees are $4. Sign in on the diver sign in sheet.
Upon entering the park you will be in the parking lot for Orange Grove. To get to Peacock 1-3, go to the rear of the lot and turn right. Follow the winding road through the woods until you arrive at the P1 parking lot.
Do
- Peacock is one of the most popular dive sites in the area. Be mindful of other divers, especially when entering the water.
See
Life
- Fish
- Alligators are known to frequent Peacock
- Turtles may be found in the spring run
Safety
Hazards
- Gators are known to inhabit the entire Peacock tract
- Peacock II does not have steps and demand caution when entering and exiting, especially in backmount doubles
Gallery
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View of Peacock spring basin
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View of P2
Nearby
References