The spot is rather inconspicuous . there are no signs and u wouldnt know where it was unless informed. but the dive was good. there is a mucky layer at about 70 feet that is about 15 feet. visibility is zero until u pass thru. not for amateurs

Hospital hole is a submerged sink hole, the bottom depth is about 140 ft with a hydrogen sulfide layer at about 70ft, after that this would be considered a cave dive( there is nothing in this sink worth your life if youre not trained) because this layer blocks out sunlight, the upper visibility varies depending on the tides and time of day. The day I went I was freediving to see if it was worth carrying tanks. Honestly there are much better places to dive, especially since access is limited to a boat. But its not a bad spot to stop and snorkel if your paddling the river.

Got some great underwater video of manatees here and up river. Weeki Watchi River is awesome if the tide is right. Timing is everything. It can go from super-blue to muddy brown in hours. Time your trip right after high tide - dont wait much longer.

Weeki Wachee river is my absolute favorite place in the state of FL. If you have not been it is so worth the trip. Its gorgeous. Ive been at least 50 times and never seen a gator - which I am petrified of. The staff at the canoe rental place said theyve never heard of one in the clear part of the river (where u canoe) in 25 yrs, most likely because there is no where for them to hide. Its crystal clear and has white beach like sand. You will see lots of fish and maybe even a few manatees!

The water is amazing and refreshing always a good time, gets crowded but still a good time

It was absolutely beautiful and stunning. It was a perfect escape from the loudness occurring. The smell can be a little harsh from all the plants that are breaking down, but its not bad and worth the view.

Too many people look like mall in Saturday wish can be more quiet and peaceful but if you dont care about this is your place

This uses to be a place where manatees would congregate on the Weeki Wachee river. It is a deep hole that appears to be a spring. I have been there many times and seen many a manatee hanging out there. I have also seen an abundance of salt water fish like amber jacks and mangrove snapper congregate near the hole . This has changed recently due to higher traffic and the addition of a rope swing which have driven away the manatees. Some manatees can still be spotted on the river but they tend to avoid their old hangout.

Great place to jump out and enjoy the river

Enjoyed it, it was great . Not too many places available on the water for families. Most housing is overpriced especially thru airbnb ther fees are way too high . Kayak shack keeps her places clean and stocked.

Great area to snorkel or jump off the rope swing. No manatees here on this trip, but plenty of fish to watch. The water is clear and refreshing.

Great place for canoeing or kayaking! It was a little crowded, probably due to school bring out for the summer. Everyone in the water was very polite and very friendly. Nice place to get away and just chill.

Amazing place to snorkel and paddle board.

Great place to kayak. Beautiful scenery.

Beautiful!! Will definitely come back the next time I visit!

Love this river, although i feel there should be boat size and engine restriction for this river

Amazing secluded locale. Get here is youre cool....

So many fish. Caught 33 with only 24 shrimp (halved them). Variety of species was neat: Snook, Sheepheads, Grunts. Just be mindful of scuba divers.We also saw about 5 manatees coast by at random intervals. So relaxing.

Great place to go kayaking/swimming, you will most likely see a manatee!

I did not realize I passed by Hospital Hole. Weeki Wachee is beautiful. It was EXTREMELY busy when I came at 10:30am on a Saturday the weekend after Memorial Day. Parking lot at Rogers Park was already full, and there were still more cars pulling into the parking lot than a Walmart in Arkansas on Black Friday.I went to Jenkins Creek Boat Ramp and was able to paddle up a canal to get to Weeki Wachee. Quite a pleasant, quiet route and saw manatees there. Did have to climb over a drainage structure on the way upstream, but paddled through the drain pipe downstream.

Kayaking in clear cool water in the Florida heat. Doesnt get any better

This was the WORST PLACE EVER. Drove from Miami FL to a place that didnt even have enough parking the water was so dirty

Amazing place beautiful water

Its a great place for low visibility scuba diving.

Didnt know this place has a name but is beautiful. Pure nature

Beautiful but too many huge boats. Another of loud music.

Great place to stop on the Weeki Wachee river. Large deep hole surrounded on a couple sides with shoreline. Family friendly. There is a rope swing for the more adventurous type. Snorkling and diving take place in the hole.

Old florida at its best!

Enjoyed clear spring water with lots of active manatees!

Just beautiful the water was crystal clear just a perfect day on the water

Nice if you are diving but overcrowded with inexperienced kayakers

Beautiful and relaxing always a joy to go there

This was a beautiful place to snorkel.

Love the river. Kayak all the time.

Gotta learn how to dive thats for sure

They cut down all of the trees

One of many of Floridas beautiful springs. Dive and swim with the manatees!! Nice all year round!

This place was really cool. I wanna go back

Please! No wake zone the whole canal, especially around Hospital Hole! The manatees love this area and should be respected. Thanks!

Awesome clear water

No one was specific, this is NOT accesible on foot or by car. You can only get to it by boat or kayak.

Nice kayaking trip. Plenty to see both in the water and on the shore. Fun time.

My son & I saw pair of manatees (mother & baby) going down river here. The baby actually came over to check out our kayaks.

When the ambient air temps or low you can come here early in the morning and see manatees stacked up next to warmer water coming from the spring. In the winter months Jacks and mangrove snapper school around here too.

Beautiful and well kept.

Manatee are everywhere this month of November considering all of the tourist are down. From what u understand they also like th sulfur at th bottom of Hospital Hole, which is why it is called that. Take a guess.

My favorite place to go kayaking, waters always crystal clear. Almost lost a kayak on my first excursion here.

Not sure about the name, glad I didnt know it last week. But really, its amazing. We were kayaking and it was a great time!

Awesome place to see the manatees up close and its baby friendly! The staff is great as well and very helpful. The price is good too. Only $35.00 for 3 adults in a 3 person canoe. The baby was free.

Live large, yo. Swim down and pop up.

Nice place to kayak and see manatees, beautiful spring and the Manatees like laying on the bottom around the hole and sleep. If they ate not bothered.

Great spot to check out manatees!

Not really a park, but Hospital Hole is a natural fresh water sink about 100 deep on the Weeki Wachee run and a favorite haunt of manatees in winter. Divers will find slight sulfuric layer about 50 down before hitting a slightly saline layer near bottom. Good visibility but bring dive lamp and no stirring up the silt. Happy bubbles...

This is a great spot for swimming on the river. The beauty of the foliage, and the clarity of the water, makes this a very popular stop. Get there early, as it gets crowded later in the day.

Love the Weeki Wachee River and the manatee healing/hospital hole. The manatees are gentle, graceful giants.

I love living right next to hospital hole, its spring water and the salt water from the gulf, the Manatees and fish come to heal as it is brackish water and the salt heals alot of wounds

Its a great place to hang out since the rope swing has been added. A little rocky near the banks, and not quite shallow enough for young kids or dogs.

Great place went kayaking over it. Saw manatees and big schools of mullet. Weather happened to be perfect and the water is crystal clear

Great day on the Weeki Wachee river although a bit crowded with a LOT of kayakers!

Yes I seen manatees

We had a great experience viewing manatee here. Quiet & peaceful. Learned it is a very deep hole.

Great place to see the manatees in the winter!!!

This is a fantastic advanced dive for anyone that is at least cavern, nitrox and advanced certified. Always get a Discover Local Diving guide before trying this awesome Cavern on your own.

Pretty cool place to go! Water is beautiful and clear and everyone was very friendly. It does get very congested on the weekends and in the Summers. Just expect to be around a ton of people and you wont be disappointed!

What a beautiful place! Im not a diver but from my kayak, it was absolutely beautiful.

Love it. Stayed at a private house with my family at the Moonlite Manatee booked from airbnb.Seen a manatee every day we went from a kayak ride.We will be going back again

I havent found water to be clear during summer but maybe it is during other times of the year.

A beautiful place to spend a summer afternoon.

Cold, dark and wet

Great place to spend a day on the water.

Super deep, kinda scary, but saw mantees so it made it all worth it!

Too many snakes and alligators you cant even get in the water.

Beautiful spot on the Weeki Wachi as long as theres no crowds which is rare.

My favorite place to relax and enjoy any day......

Good place to escape from the ordinary

It was Absolutely Amazing, AMEN!!!!!

Love the river very peaceful, its hernandos fountain of youth.

Nice to swim around.

Scuba dove this spot years ago, fun experience.

Deep spot in the river. Usually see Manatees in this area.

Beautiful place. A must to visit

Awesome experience here just watching the manatees gracefully glide by, in and around

This is a great place to see manatees!

Beautiful! So many manatee!

Beautiful

Fun place! Love going there! Try to find the manatees at the right time

Love this little nook on the Weekie Wachie. I get to swim with the Manatees in this hole sometimes.

Dark water, deep spring, no noticable flow, but did have 3 manatees and a few mullet.

Saw several manatees. But kept our distance from these gentle giants

Beautiful spot to view the occasional manatee

Easily available diving (100+ ft depth) within 10 mins (kayak) from the dock. This is a beautiful backwater area with a deep hole tucked away in plain sight. Manatees and fish come to the hole until they are able to nurse themselves back to health. Photos to come...

Always a beautiful place to see fish and manatees.

A senic and pleasant place to go

Did not see any babys But it was a nice trip not to hot 15 miles very nice

So beautiful

Beautiful clean clear water. Try to look up the best time to catch the manatees they are gentle giants.

Great stop along the way.

Being one with nature is beautiful.

Canoe trip was great!

Nice park and river area we love to visit...but the dive was the worst Ive experienced. Past the sulfur layer visibility went to a few feet...pitch black and you cant see the surface. Maybe we caught it on a bad day or previous divers messed up visibility but this was the scariest dives to date.