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Site Information for Kings Bay & Crystal River
| Bottom Type:
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Visibility:
50 to 75 ft. |
Depth: 4 to 30 ft.
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Date: 2002
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| Attractions:
Tourist attraction: Swim with the Manatees; Manatees are very gentle and very plentiful here, especially in the winter; 3 or 4 dive shops will take you out on a pontoon boat; or you can rent a small boat from the Plantation Inn. If you can find Three Sisters Springs, it is an extra bonus; a beautiful swim with over 100 ft visability, ask locals in the water to direct you.
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| Hazards: On holidays the Kings Bay can get very crowded and the water is not as clear. If you can reach the bottom & it is clear enough, there is an interesting carving to see.
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Site Location
| City: Crystal River
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State: Florida
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Country: USA
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| Landmark:
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Location: Central, west coast of Florida half-way between Gainesville & Tampa
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| Directions: Coming into the state of Fl on I-75, exit 44 near Wildwood. Travel 44 west about 30+ miles to Crystal River. Turn right on hwy 19 to find lodging (cheap)-- or left on 19 about a mile, then right on Fort Island Trail, to find the Plantation Inn which is on Kings Bay & has boats available. It is abeautiful setting and the rooms are reasonable (about $72/ night).
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| Hospital: North of Crystal River about 3 miles: Seven Rivers Hospital
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