Vortex Spring
Vortex Spring is a commercially operated recreation, camping and dive park located near Ponce de Leon, Florida. Weather is mildest over February, March, April, October, November and December, with 64–80°F highs.
A cave, 3 mi north of Ponce de Leon
DeFuniak Springs is the nearest base
DeFuniak Springs is 11 miles southwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Vortex Spring
Vortex Spring is a commercially operated recreation, camping and dive park located near Ponce de Leon, Florida. It is the largest diving facility in the state of Florida.
- Type
- Cave
- Wikipedia readers
- 43K a year
Places to stay near Vortex Spring
Close by, places to stay are in DeFuniak Springs (11) and Ponce de Leon (3), and Panama City Beach has the most rooms in the area (112).
DeFuniak Springs
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
7,338 people
11 mi southwest of Vortex Spring
Panama City Beach
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
20,375 people · 53% vacation homes
37 mi south of Vortex Spring
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Vortex Spring | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeFuniak Springs | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 11 6 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,338 | $201K | C− |
| Ponce de Leon | 3 mi south | 5 min | 3 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 521 | $124K | — |
| Bonifay | 15 mi east | 25 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,839 | $142K | — |
| Chipley | 24 mi east | 35 min | 9 4 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 3,804 | $144K | — |
| Vernon | 18 mi southeast | 30 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 755 | $116K | — |
| Eunola | 19 mi north | 30 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 155 | — | — |
| Geneva | 19 mi north | 30 min | 2 2 motels | 4,307 | $101K | — |
| Florala | 28 mi northwest | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,963 | $92K | — |
| Panama City Beach 53% vacation homes | 37 mi south | 1 hr | 112 103 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 20,375 | $441K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Every place here is under 68 miles away.
38 mi LandmarkBoll Weevil Monument
43 mi CaveFlorida Caverns State Park
41 mi MuseumUnited States Army Aviation Museum
67 mi National SeashoreGulf Islands National Seashore7.6M visitors a year
42 mi MuseumAir Force Armament Museum67 mi Zoo & aquariumGulf Breeze Zoo
37 mi MuseumMan in the Sea Museum
127 mi City parkFlorala City ParkPhoto credits
Boll Weevil Monument: USDA, Public domain · Florida Caverns State Park: Tim Ross, Public domain · United States Army Aviation Museum: James Emery from Douglasville, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Gulf Islands National Seashore: National Park Service, Public domain · Air Force Armament Museum: Greg Goebel, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Man in the Sea Museum: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Florala City Park: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Vortex Spring: the answers
What town is Vortex Spring near?
Ponce de Leon, FL, about 3 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Vortex Spring?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Vortex Spring?
Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP), about 30 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pensacola (PNS), about 76 miles.
Where should I stay near Vortex Spring?
DeFuniak Springs (11 mi, 11 places to stay), Ponce de Leon (3 mi, 3 places to stay) and Panama City Beach (37 mi, 112 places to stay).
What locals in Ponce de Leon say
There are no tips yet, so start one in Ponce de Leon’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.