Beacon Woods – Briar Sink USA

In a groundbreaking discovery by the South East Exploration Team (S.E.E. Team) in June 2002, the Beacon Woods cave system was successfully connected to Wayne’s World (School Sink), forming an extensive network of approximately 60,000 linear feet of explored passages. This monumental achievement marked the culmination of nearly 30 years of intermittent exploration, dating back to the late 1970s.

• Region: Florida
• Coordinates: 28.345932, -82.688615
• Depth: 150 ft
• Remarks: Closed – Contact BWCA
• Type: Cave

Exploration Protocol: Restricted Access and Civic Association Contact

While the Beacon Woods cave system holds immense allure, it is currently closed to the public. Those seeking permission for diving exploration must initiate contact with the Beacon Woods Civic Association, the gatekeeper to this subterranean wonder.

Navigating the Depths: Windows and Key Features of Beacon Woods System

The Beacon Woods system, encompassing at least 6 windows, stretches from the southernmost Round Sink to the northernmost Smokehouse Pond. Historically, Round Sink served as the central staging point for dives, offering a deco trapeze from 10′ to 40′ and a deco ladder from 50′ to 90′. Divers, however, must exercise caution to avoid entanglement with debris in the sink. The system’s vast expanse is predominantly situated east of US-19 and north of SR-52 in Bayonet Point, FL, as depicted in the comprehensive overview map provided by the Coastal Karst Foundation.

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