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Logistical Information Reference material used in select parts of this website: Gunnar Brune, Springs of Texas, Vol. 1 (Fort Worth: Branch-Smith, 1981). NOTE: Some of the information below is out-of-date and/or inaccurate. As time permits, this information will be corrected. WARNING: Goodenough Springs is one of the most dangerous underwater caves in the world. No amount of training and experience can prepare you for this cave. Only through careful incremental steps of introduction to the cave and its environment can dives be conducted safely. You and you alone are responsible for the result of any action you take with the information provided on the web site. Link: Amistad National Recreation Area Link: Topographic maps of the area, 29°32' N, 101°15' W Check in with the National Park Service rangers 830-775-7492. The spring is located near Buoy 18. You won't find it unless you or your buddy have been there before. At normal lake levels, cave opening is at around 140-150 feet. This is a very advanced, deep cave dive. From Diablo East Marina, it's a 30- to 90-minute boat ride to get there (depending on the speed of your boat, of course), so take 2 sets of doubles and stages, food and water for the whole day, warm and waterproof clothes if it's below 70F outside. If you leave from Box Canyon, it's 30-40 minutes, but the drive to get air fills from Box Canyon is at least 25 minutes each way. (Photo of original springs.) Lodging, cheap:
Air fills: Amistad Scuba 830-719-5364 Nearest chamber is in San Antonio (150 miles) 512-696-7293 Possible source for O2 and helium: Del Rio Welders Equipment, 310 Ave. F, Del Rio, 210-775-2141 . Remember, if using a boat, get a boat permit... they are about $4. Boat rentals: No towing needed: Lake Amistad Resort & Marina (Forever Resorts), Diablo East Marina, pontoon boats. Boat rentals: ROUGH CANYON BOAT RENTAL, Rough Cyn, Del Rio, TX 78840, 830-774-3334. Rough Canyon is past the Box Canyon turn-off. | |
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