Little Hart RULES:

1)  Site open only to Little Hart Pass holders; all divers in a group must hold a pass.

2)  No diver training will be conducted within the Hart Springs Cave.

3)  No Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs/Scooters)

4)  No solo diving allowed; all divers will enter and exit the cave together with the exception of in-water decompression.

5)  No collection of artifacts or fossils is permitted.

Lastly, for any one that might need an OW training site.

Open water diver training activities conducted by persons holding active status scuba instructor ratings from Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC)-recognized training/certifying agencies, and with current scuba instructor liability insurance, shall be allowed at the Park Manager's discretion.  Of course this is referring to the areas in the main spring run that are deep enough to support such activities.

GENERAL RULES:

1. No diver training will be conducted within the Hart Springs Cave.
2. All Guest Divers must complete the approved Hart Springs Waiver and Release of Liability, and the Statement of Understanding/ Acknowledgment of Rules and Responsibilities.
3. All Guest Divers must be accompanied by an approved, Active Guide on all dives.
4. Dive teams shall be limited to two Guest Divers with one Active Guide; provided that there may be an additional diver if that diver is experienced with the cave system.
5. Guides shall have an emergency procedures and contacts list.
6. Guides shall assure that proper check-in/check-out procedures are adhered to and check necessary diver credentials. A Credentials Confirmation for the Guest Diver shall be completed by the Guide.
7. Guides shall have the right to deny access to individuals or terminate dive activities as needed; Guides shall have final judgment and discretion. Guest Divers also have the right to terminate any dive at any time.
8. All divers will enter and leave the cave together, with the exception of in-water decompression. The Guide will make sure that all Guest Divers have left the Black Lagoon site area after diving activities are complete.
9. The Park Manager/Ranger shall have authority over Guides; Exception shall be immediate safety issues within the cave.
10. No diver propulsion vehicles (DPV's) will be used except for cave maintenance by Guides.
11. Divers must check in to park during regular park hours to begin dive, or follow any other check-in procedures that may be established by Hart Springs Park Management.
12. Divers will display appropriate activity tag or device on vehicle during diving activities.
13. The Guides Committee shall maintain a system for the reporting of any incidents in which diver safety may have been compromised or that violate procedures, and all incidents shall be reviewed by the Advisory Committee Board and Guides Committee, with action taken as and when appropriate.

ACCESS QUALIFICATIONS:

You must meet the minimum diver qualifications as a GUEST diver.

1. Cave Diver Rating ("Full" Cave) or higher.
2. DAN insurance or equivalent.
3. Recognized cave diving experience award (100+ cave dives) or equivalent experience.

REBREATHER QUALIFICATIONS:

FEES:

1. Guest Divers $20 per day ($18 + $2 regular admission fee)
2. Guides and Support Divers: $2 general admission or annual park pass.
3. For a guide diving with another guide, one regular admission fee ($18 + 2) and one general admission fee ($2) will be collected.

FOR A FULL LIST OF RULES & REGULATIONS (INCLUDING POLICIES OF INTEREST TO GUIDE) CLICK HERE.