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Dive Spot Guide•
Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest is a technical sinkhole cave in Florida.
Shore-access cave dive in Chassahowitzka WMA with permit steps, deep overhead passages, and full-cave/trimix expectations.
About Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest is a Florida sinkhole cave in Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area, with a surface opening that drops into upstream and downstream tunnels around a central debris cone. It is a highly committed overhead dive for full-cave, trimix-capable teams who can manage permit steps, line discipline, and conservative gas planning in a deep, low-light system.
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Research Estimate At Eagles Nest
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Eagles Nest?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Eagles Nest Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 94.5m
Depth Note
Published maximum depth is 310 ft; the sink has upstream and downstream tunnels around a central debris cone.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Freshwater sinkhole cave with variable clarity, overhead passages, and flow that can shift after rain or aquifer changes.
Safety & Access At Eagles Nest
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentRestricted access
Safety Notes
Treat Eagles Nest as a deep overhead cave. Keep continuous line discipline, reserve enough gas for the exit, and do not exceed full cave and trimix training.
Access Restrictions
Minimum recommended qualifications are full cave certification, trimix certification, and prior deep cave experience.
Legal Notes
A daily-use permit or WMA permit is required, and scuba diving registration must be on file before entering the water.
Local Intel For Eagles Nest
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A very advanced cave dive with upstream and downstream tunnels around a central debris cone.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Wildlife at Eagles Nest
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Eagles Nest
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Eagles Nest
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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