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Dive Spot Guide•
Hospital Hole
Hospital Hole is Weeki Wachee's deep freshwater sink.
Boat or canoe access from Roger's Park, with land entry restricted and a deep freshwater sinkhole beneath a sulfide layer.
About Hospital Hole
Hospital Hole is a flooded freshwater sinkhole in the Weeki Wachee River, reached from Roger's Park by boat or canoe because the riverbank is privately owned. The dive drops through a broad hydrogen sulfide layer into a deep cavern and sink, so planning centers on river current, boat traffic and staying above the deeper cave section unless you are properly trained. It is a deep, restricted-access site with a local healing-fish legend and seasonal manatee use rather than a casual shore-entry dive.
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Research Estimate At Hospital Hole
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 11m
AccessChallenging entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Hospital Hole?
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Hospital Hole Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 46m
Depth Note
The sinkhole is about 135-140 ft deep, with a hydrogen sulfide layer around 70 ft.
Best Season
cooler months (December to March)
Typical Conditions
Average visibility reported around 36–40 ft (11–12 m).
Safety & Access At Hospital Hole
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficOverhead environmentRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay above the hydrogen sulfide layer unless you are properly cave trained, and watch for river traffic and changing current.
Access Restrictions
Do not plan on land entry; river access from Roger's Park is the normal route.
Legal Notes
Respect private property and river access rules at the park.
Local Intel For Hospital Hole
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Freshwater sink with a deep cave section below the sulfide layer; only trained cave divers should go below that layer.
Wildlife at Hospital Hole
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Hospital Hole
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Hospital Hole
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility11m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
