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INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE  CAVES AND CAVERNS OF NORTH FLORIDA

NORTH FLORIDA,  considered the cave diving capital of the work, is home to some of the best cavern and cave diving systems.  If you are taking a cavern course, an Introduction to Full Cave course, an Apprentice Cave course or a Full Cave Diving course at Ginnie Springs, Fl. or Peacock State Park, Luraville, Fl., please click here room2.jpg (9183 bytes)to see a few of the motels/hotels listed below in the area. 

All cavern and cave diving systems are located in rural areas; therefore, a car is necessary for transportation.  There are very limited conveniences, such as restaurants, shopping, medical (if any) or entertainment (after hours), near the diving sites. 

 If you are  looking for convenience Lake City, Florida, is the place to stay. Lake City, located between Interstates I-10 & I-75, offers over thirty motel/hotels to serve the needs of cave, cavern and scuba divers.  Lake  City has numerous restaurants for dining, as well as shopping (including a Super Wal-Mart open twenty-hours a day) and medical and dental facilities if any unexpected emergencies arise.

 

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA

Weather: Winter mornings are crisp. Bring your woolies for those morning dives until the mid-morning sun warms up the day.   Afternoons are always delightful for diving the cave sites

Autumn and Spring provide some of the most ideal weather in the country. Cave diving becomes very popular at this time of year, especially for divers from abroad.

Summer days call for bathing suits in the day, and the balmy evening breezes cool down the summer nights.   

Water Temperature is 72 degrees all year round; however, the air temperature changes accordingly.

Jacksonville International Airport
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Jacksonville Airport is approximately ninety minutes from Lake City, Florida. 

 

  

 

Lake City, FL Hotels 

Howard Johnson Inn and Suites Lake City- 386-755-5770;Toll Free 1-800-446-4656
3072 West Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055
The Howard Johnson Inn of Lake City, FL offers: 68 Rooms and Suites at the intersection of I-75

 

Best Western Inn

3598 US 90 West
Lake City, FL 32055- 386-752-3801;Toll Free 1-800-718-0244
82 guest rooms equipped with free high-speed Internet access, microwave refrigerators, and either one king size bed, or two queen size beds.

Best Western Suwannee River Inn  6819 US Highway 129,  Live Oak Fl 32060  (877)574-2464

Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Lake City

350 SOUTH SW FL GATEWAY DRIVE
Lake City, FL 32024    -      386-754-5944 

 It is located in close proximity to all major attractions, including the Ichetucknee and Ginnie springs.  Complimentary High Speed Internet

 

 

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Lake City

213 S.W. COMMERCE DRIVE BLVD.
Lake City, FL 32056        - 386-754-1411

 

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Live Oak

694 US Highway 129 Live Oak fl 32060

(800) 345-8082

Ramada Limited

3340 W. US Hwy. 90
Lake City, FL 32055-      386-752-6262
The Ramada Limited Lake City is located off of I-75 exit 427
2 Star

 

 

Scottish Inns Lake City2916 West Us Hwy 90
Lake City, FL 32055       386-755-0230

2 Star  Pets are allowed. Limited pet friendly rooms available upon request with extra charge. Based on availability. Please call hotel for pet friendly rooms.

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Scottish Inn  827 Howard St West  Live Oak , Fl 32064   (386)362-7868

Sunshine Inn

827 Howard St W

Live Oak, Fl 32064

(386) 362-7828

 

Lake City Knights Inn   Lake City, FL 32055
   386-752-7720
  located at the intersections of I-75 and US-90 @ Exit#427 The Knights Inn of Lake City is only 4 Miles from Lake City Historic District with convenient access to I-75,

 

 

Red Roof Inn Lake City

450 Southwest Florida Gate Way Blvd
Lake City, FL 32024 -

2 Star   From I-75 South take Exit 427. Turn left at the end of the exit to the first stoplight. Turn right onto Commerce Drive and the hotel will be on your left. If traveling I-75 north take Exit 427 and turn right at the end of the ramp. Go to the first light and turn right onto Commerce Drive

Econo Lodge South

4680 W. US Hwy 90 -
Lake City, FL 32024-  - 386-386-752-7891
 
2 Star
The Econo Lodge South is conveniently located off Interstate 75, less than one mile from the Lake City Speedway.

 


 


 

 

Quality Inn Conference Center

3559 US 90 West & I-75
Lake City, FL 32055     - 386-752-3901

2 Star Located near the intersection of I-10 & I-75 and conveniently located near shopping, outdoor water recreation, golf and medical facilities

Jameson Inn Lake City

1393 Commerce Blvd.
Lake City, FL 32025-        386-758-8440

3 Star  Enjoy Legendary Service for A Perfect Stay GUARANTEE, colonial interior corridor design, Deluxe Breakfast, spacious rooms, fitness center & a sparkling pool. You get all of the convenience of a contempora
ry hotel with the charm of a country inn. Pet friendly rooms are available for a nightly fee.

Rodeway Inn Lake City

4570 Commerce Blvd.
Lake City, FL 32025      -  386-755-5203

2 Star Clean, quiet and comfortable. Ground floor rooms. TV with HBO, CNNFN and ESPN2. Cracker Barrel Restaurant adjacent. FREE Continental Breakfast. Refrigerator and microwave available at a charge. Pet accommodation: 5.00/night.

 

Lake City Days Inn

3411 West US Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055-       -386-752-9350

3 Star  AAA Approved FREE Continental Breakfast FREE USA Today Newspaper Refrigerator in Every Room Free Parking/RV/Truck/Bus Closest Days Inn to Lake City VA Medical Center Easy access to I-75 and I-10 Only 60 miles to Valdosta Centrally located for all North Florida

 

Please contact us if you have any questions.


248 S.W. Duckett Court
Lake City, FL 32024
contact: Michael O'Leary
Phone: (386) 961-8075
Email: mco@atlantic.net
Online: http://www.cavediving.org

 

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