If you came around 10am on a Saturday can you still get in and is the picnic area shaded ?

I would'nt chance it. The gate closes off pretty early..... in the morning. We went at 9a.m. and it was already full. Early bird get's the worm. Some picnic areas are shaded some are not. Beautiful blue Hole spring! Natural Florida....the way God made it.

You could get in for sure, and yes.

Last time i went, the tables filled up around 9-10am. So it's just a thing of luck.

Yep!