Cavern diving IS ALLOWED in Jug Hole

[Kelly Jessop]

I've been communicating with the park manager for Ichetucknee Springs State park,and cavern diving will be allowed there. The NFSA appreciates your patience.

[stairman]

Thats good news for all out of shape cavern divers. Im waiting for a cold day myself to hit it.

[Leslie Sapp]

Thanks for clearing that up, Kelly.
Great place, and one of my favorite springs!

[GIS-Rockstar]

Great! Looking forward to a new cavern. Any recommendations for my first time there? Is this in the works, or are we cavern divers good to go this weekend?

[Kelly Jessop]

Great! Looking forward to a new cavern. Any recommendations for my first time there? Is this in the works, or are we cavern divers good to go this weekend?

You are good this weekend. The best recommendation is hook up with another cavern diver that has been there before,which will make the logistics easier. Basically the opening is at the top of the basin with a chimney going down,and then opens very wide at the bottom-why it is called Jug Hole. There is a lot to see in daylight zone,but if you head over to the cave entrance,and around the blue room,you will lose daylight. Flow is exceptionally low right now,which is unusual because it normally will blow you out of there. Don't be surprised if a ranger will ask to inspect your gear,because they are looking for hydrilla or duckweed that may be a stowaway from another site.

[Parolles]

Watch out for giant killer cave lobster.

[ScubaRob]

Slightly off topic, but is solo diving allowed at jug hole?

[SuPrBuGmAn]

No solo diving in any state park as far as I've seen.

[stairman]

I didnt know the flow was low there too. Usually you can climb headfirst down the wall with an empty wing since the flow makes it hard to desend in the boil.

[GIS-Rockstar]

You are good this weekend. The best recommendation is [...]

Excellent! Many thanks.