Question Quarries open in 2023?

[revdive]

Hi mid-atlantic divers!

What quarries are going to be open this year to dive at?

I haven't seen an update on Juturna, Paradise doesn't sound like it's worth the drive, Dutch is closed...

Living in western PA, Crusty's will be our regular spot but I would like to try a few other places with decent viz.

Summersville Lake sounds fun so I'll be heading there, for sure.

Peace,
Rev

 

[blackhawk363]

Virginia : Lake Phoenix Scuba Park & Family Campground

Scuba Diving Park in Rawlings, VA

At Lake Phoenix Scuba Park & Family Campground in Rawlings, VA, you can experience a spectacular underwater adventure.

lakephoenixva.com

 

[Wants2divemore]

The former Dutch Springs is now Lake Hydra. My understanding is the plan is to be open this season (as soon as the company building the warehouses finishes the access road to the lake), which they're hoping is April or May. You'll have to dive with an instructor or DM. Supposedly there are plans to have a list of DMs for hire if you want to dive for fun and not as part of a class.

From their website: When Lake Hydra opens, all divers will be required to be accompanied by a certified and insured dive professional (instructor or divemaster). We are primarily a location for diver training and certification, so approaching your local scuba center is the recommended first step to visiting Lake Hydra.

 

[telemonster]

The former Dutch Springs is now Lake Hydra. My understanding is the plan is to be open this season (as soon as the company building the warehouses finishes the access road to the lake), which they're hoping is April or May. You'll have to dive with an instructor or DM. Supposedly there are plans to have a list of DMs for hire if you want to dive for fun and not as part of a class.

From their website: When Lake Hydra opens, all divers will be required to be accompanied by a certified and insured dive professional (instructor or divemaster). We are primarily a location for diver training and certification, so approaching your local scuba center is the recommended first step to visiting Lake Hydra.

Sounds horrible.

 

[-JD-]

Dive Peer (formed by Lancaster Scuba) is operating 2 quarries in east-central PA. Willow Springs (between Reading and Lebanon) and Lake Allure (SSE of Lancaster.)

 

[revdive]

JD, my daughter's name is Willow so I'm sure we will have to check that out at least once. lol. Thanks for the info.

 

[Green Frog]

I was going to suggest Rawlings, if you want to come South. I think they’ve changed the name to something else though… Phoenix maybe(?)

if you want to go even further South, near Rolesville, NC you’ll find Fantasy Lake that has changed ownership in the last couple of years. The new management seems to be trying to do things right. I had my AOW dives there nearly 30 years ago and you’ll want a wet suit there or Rawlings. Come on down and enjoy the Sunny South. We don’t do Shoo Fly Pie here, but our Brown Sugar Pie must be tasted to be believed!