Springs in Ocala

[Mermaid Matanzas]

Soon I will do my first public "mermaiding" experience at some springs in Ocala. I think we're trying Salt Springs and Silver Glen. Has anyone been there who can tell me what they thought of the area?

[WavyMermaidy]

Hi Matanzas...I haven't been to Salt or Silver Glen, but I have heard from at least one other mer that Silver Glen is very nice. I do most of my mermaiding at Alexander Springs, which is in the same general area, so that's the only one I can vouch for. Personally, I love it...there's LOTS of swimming space, both sandy shallows and a nice deep boil for free-diving...as well as some shallow areas by the grass or dive steps as locations to put on a tail.

Hope someone else who's been to the other ones responds...if not, you'll have to tell us what you think when you go to either or both of them!

[Marlin]

I used to go to Silver Glen when I was younger. I LOVED IT. The springs themselves are very pretty- plenty of room to swim and the well of the spring is usually filled with Stripped Bass.

Only problem i can think of is how you are going to get in with your tail. The beach part isn't exactly tail-friendly. And the other half of the springs is used to dock boats coming in to visit.

You should have a great time there.

[Mermaid Matanzas]

Thank you! This helped. I will be posting pictures in the next few days in my homemade tail there.

[MermanJesse]

Silver Glenn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EgGgbrQ9AU

More of the spring, less of the fat merman!... LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZjERuH_HFg

As of last December.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPmJG2UfKO8

Silver Glenn is much nicer than Salt Springs, and is more natural looking.

The main spring is 20 to 30 ft down.

[Mermaid Matanzas]

We were not able to dive in Silver Glen today. A free diver went missing last night and was discovered this morning. The spring was closed for further investigation. :(