

Best for intermediate divers, 20-24m, shore entry.
Cherokee Sink is a shore-entry cavern and cave site in Northwest Florida. The topography features depths ranging from 20 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Visibility is variable, typically between 2 and 6 metres. Due to the overhead environment, divers must manage risks including entanglement, nitrogen narcosis, and potential decompression obligations. This site is suited for intermediate divers with cavern certification, as the conditions require precise buoyancy and air management. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets. Divers should be prepared for low visibility and carry primary and backup lighting equipment for this 40-minute dive experience.
30.21287, -84.30445
Check in with the ranger at the front gate at Wakulla Springs State Park, provide a photocopy of your dive card, a photo ID, and sign a waiver.
Located 1.5 miles from Wakulla Springs Lodge. Access requires checking in with park officials, providing dive certification, and signing a waiver.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-24m
Visibility
2-6m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
15-27°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
The site reaches depths of 20 to 24 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. The overhead environment and depth require cavern certification and advanced skills beyond basic open water training.
Cherokee Sink is a shore-entry site.
Hazards include the overhead environment, potential for nitrogen narcosis, entanglement risks, and decompression obligations due to the depth and low visibility.
The site is primarily a cavern and cave dive location with significant depth and overhead hazards, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Cherokee Sink in Crawfordville requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cherokee Sink in Crawfordville. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 27°C.
Visibility at Cherokee Sink in Crawfordville typically ranges from 2 metres to 6 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.