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Devils Den Prehistoric Spring: Florida Scuba Diving in an Otherworldy Subterranean Oasis

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this Hidden Gem truly is one of the most beautiful caves on Earth

the water here remains around 72° F year round

the geology here is really the main draw and attraction not the marine life

Devil's Den is really a great site to get some introductory experience without having to invest a lot of money in formal cave training

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Make a reservation in advance if you are snorkeling
✓Bring your own food if planning to spend the whole day
✓Use a 5mm wetsuit for comfort in the 72°F water
✓Be careful on the steep, uneven, and wet staircase with heavy dive gear
✓Use a flashlight in the cavern due to darkness

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Intimidating swim-throughs — Everything here is relatively shallow, and you can stay in more open parts of the cavern
Overhead environments and darkness — Use a flashlight and always spot ambient light at entrance and exit, never lose bearings

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Devils Den Prehistoric Spring?
QHow do you prepare for a dive at Devils Den?
QWhat is the difference between cavern and cave diving?
QWhat marine life can be seen at Devils Den?
QHow deep is the dive site?

Port Highlights

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Welcome to Devils Den Prehistoric Spring, where today I’ll be Scuba diving in this otherworldly subterranean oasis. You may not think of a central Florida sinkhole as an appealing dive or snorkel site, but this hidden gem truly is one of the most beautiful caves on earth. Located in rural Williston, Florida, a couple hours drive north of Orlando, the entrance to Devils Den looks more like what you’d find at a horse ranch than at a world class underwater cave. Devils Den is actually an underwater river that is fed by a geothermal spring, so the water here remains around 72 F (22C) year round. Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Above Ground & at the Surface 03:48 - Under Water 07:03 - Final Thoughts Links Blog Post on Devil's Den https://www.daradventures.com/post/devils-den-florida-scuba-diving Devils Den https://devilsden.com Florida Museum of Natural History https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu Cavern Diving at Ginnie Springs https://youtu.be/6BhJFnuFHsk Cenote Diving in Tulum, Mexico https://youtu.be/yfwIZGSkwoI Come follow me on the socials as well for more fun travel, adventure, and outdoors content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daradventures/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daradventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarAdventures1/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@daradventures