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Three Sisters Springs

Three Sisters Springs is a complex of three spring areas, with many vents and sand boils that help feed Kings Bay, the headwaters of the Crystal River. These springs also constitute one of the most important natural warm-water refuges for the endangered Florida manatee. The site entrance is blocked from boats.

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Buford Spring

Buford Spring is located in a swampy area of the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area in Hernando County, FL. Divers must check in at an iron ranger at the main entrance off US 19 and pay a $3.00 daily fee. The maximum depth is about 50 mtr/165 feet at the siphoning downstream end of the main cavern/cave.

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KP Hole Park

KP Hole is a Florida County park open to divers and snorkelers to explore the spring-fed Rainbow River. This is a spring-fed dive so water temps will be 72 degrees year-round and the water will be very clear. This site has great amenities like concessions for food, showers, and restrooms. Admission is $15.00.

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Rainbow River at KP Hole Park

Sitting about 100 miles north of Tampa, Rainbow River is a jewel of a dive site in the middle of Florida. Crystal clear, as it’s fed from a natural spring, this river is full of unique freshwater fish, turtles, and alligators.

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Eagles Nest

Eagle’s Nest - This site is deep (310 ft) and a very advanced dive. The NACD and NSS-CDS recommends you have the following MINIMUM qualifications to dive here :* full cave certification* trimix certification* appropriate experience with deep cave dives.

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Joe’s Sink

This site is also known as “Joe and Marys Sink“. There are actually two sinks side by side, but contrary to popular belief, they are not connected. Vis fluctuates depending on weather conditions and time of year, but it’s usually about 20ft. Max depth around 60ft.

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Hospital Hole

Hospital Hole, Weeki Wachee River is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located at 7244 Shoal Line Blvd, Weeki Wachee, FL 34607. The maximum depth is 141-150ft/43-46m. The average visibility is 36-40ft/11-12m. Access is restricted from land, but the site can be accessed via boat or canoe from Roger’s Park.

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Weeki Wachee Spring

Home to the legendary Weeki Wachee Mermaids, these springs are one of Florida’s most popular spring destinations. With crystal clear blue waters it’s the perfect place to cool off for the whole family. In addition to diving, Weeki Wachee offers snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and waterslides.

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40 Fathoms Grotto

15 minutes outside of Ocala, FL. This dive site is operated by Commercial Diving Academy since 2006. This site is mainly used for commercial dive training and while it is technically open (due to contractual requirements), the entry fee has been set at $200 to discourage recreational divers.

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Belcher Mine

Located in the former Sunwest Mine, which was used as a limestone quarry in the 80s. The mining operations penetrated the top of a large cavern. Previously used for OWD checkout dives. There is a cavern at 45 ft which leads to caves/rooms exceeding 300 ft. AKA The Jewel or Jewel Sink. CURRENTLY CLOSED TO DIVERS

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The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.