Lodging for Cave Diving

These are a few examples of lodging options in the main regions for cave diving. Normal hotels are always an option, but lugging gear back and forth on a hotel cart isn’t ideal. I listed lodging that I’m familiar with, and this list isn’t an endorsement. Just a list. If you’re seeking lodging for a trip that involves training, talk to me to verify the “home base” for fills and classroom.

High Springs Area

BHive AirBNB – Diver’s Air BNB in Fort White, FL
Blue Gem Motel – Nothing special, but it is inexpensive, in a great location, and common for cave divers.
Divers Den HS Lodge – Small house with a full kitchen and multiple beds.
Pod Divers Lodge –  Cave Diver lodging.
There are a number of local Airbnbs, some even specific to divers.

Marianna

Cave Adventurer’s lodging – This is the go to for this area of FL. They have a number of trailers in different sizes.

Dive Sites

Extreme Exposure

Location

Classroom/fills location

Ginnie Springs Outdoors

Location

Entry requirements: Entry fee based on certification level

Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park

Location

Entry requirements: Entry fee paid in cash – bring small bills

Dive sites: Orange Grove, Peacock (P1,P3)

Little River

Location

Entry requirements: $5 per car

Madison Blue State Park

Location

Entry requirements: Entry fee paid in cash – bring small bills

Grub

My suggestions for good – sometimes great – food.

Alachua Publix

Stock up on water and snacks here. “Pub subs” from the deli are perfect dive site lunches.

El Patio – High Springs

Standard Mexican food. Walking distance from the dive shop.

High Springs Brewing Company

Local brewery with visiting food trucks.

New York Pizza Plus – Alachua

Great pizza and pasta.

The 406 – Live Oak

Great food near peacock springs.

Luraville Country Store – Luraville

It’s a gas station, but it’s cave diving themed and I like their hotdogs.