Insider Information - Local Diving

[Hoosier]

Sunset Park



Location: Linton, Indiana
Depth: up to 37 ft
VIZ: 15~20ft
Entrance fee: $5
Amenity: hot shower facility (city tap water, not lake water) and camping ground
Pros: a lot of fish and hot shower (city tap water)
Cons: no air refill station. Need to be cleaned up.

Web info: http://dustbunny.physics.indiana.ed...ers/sunset.html

 

[Hoosier]

Here is the old and new updated map recently.

The old one done by Mr. Bob Obermeyer and Ken Swift. Are they your buddies?

New one done by MidWest Scuba Center, INC. including Liz Bugiel (LuvsItWet, is that you?). New one doesn't include the computer desk though.

So is the map. That map was done by some of my dive buddies back in 1999. A lot of the objects have been moved and continue to move. Even the dentist chair has been broken in two.

 

[Dan Gibson]

No, it's the one on the BS website. It was done by DM candidates from Indy MPH back in 1999 under instructor Jay Roney. They have a 3D model as well that most have never seen. Very impressive. It took several months as they took lots of depth readings.

Here is the old and new updated map recently.

The old one done by Mr. Bob Obermeyer and Ken Swift. Are they your buddies?

New one done by MidWest Scuba Center, INC. including Liz Bugiel (LuvsItWet, is that you?). New one doesn't include the computer desk though.

 

[Hoosier]

Oh, I see. BTW, that map on the website is hard to read due to an improper scan. It must be a good though.

No, it's the one on the BS website. It was done by DM candidates from Indy MPH back in 1999 under instructor Jay Roney. They have a 3D model as well that most have never seen. Very impressive. It took several months as they took lots of depth readings.

 

[Dan Gibson]

That's because Rick did not have a good source (i.e. the original) when he had it scanned.

Oh, I see. BTW, that map on the website is hard to read due to an improper scan. It must be a good though.

 

[mudhole]

Tenkiller, Crappie Point,
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Tenkiller state park,
Gore, Oklahoma

Type of diving: Shore Dive--Rocky area has some underwater drop offs, some sloping areas. Areas inside the cove have a tapered slope and more fish life.

Directions
South east corner of the dam. N 3535.845’ W 95 2.049. Crappie Point is usually crowded with instructors and students, but the better diving is inside the cove, and rocky areas north of the point. Just inside the State Park, take the paved road through the cabins then left on the gravel road, down to the water and campgrounds. Parking is near some picnic tables and campgrounds so be considerate. Bathrooms are uphill from the parking areas. Visability is running about 10 feet at the surface to 20 feet below the thermocline in May 2005. Usually better in late summer and fall except under the fins of so many beginning divers.

Tenkiller Underwater Park, go straight north from the to the state park entrance, past the office and down the hill. When you see the water, the park is to your left and is marked off by bouys. The park is new and is still being developed, there is a sunken school bus and boats underwater with more to come. Parking is nearby and the slope above water continues underwater. There are some dropoffs close to shore, north of the old boat ramp. Visability is good unless there are student divers in front of you. This is a popular area, just move away from the ramp area and the crowding and mud goes away. Again bathrooms are up the hill.

 

[Nature's Getaways]

The Dive Stop in New Melle, MO.​

We are a local Open Water Scuba Diving Training Center.​

We would like to invite you out for your Open Water Training​

And Local Fun Dives​

We offer a Local Diving Location

Depth of 65 ft​

Two Training Docks​

A Training Platform at 20 ft.​

Four Canopy Covered Areas with tables​

Air Fill station ( Not is Service as of yet)​

Picnic Area​

In the Quarry, we have a 32 ft. Cabin Cruiser, 16ft boat, Dodge Truck, Ford Truck,​

Motorcycle, Car and to many items to mention​

The Quarry has Turtles, Bass, Crappie, Bluegill and even a Beaver​

Entry Fee’s ($25.00)​

Air Fills 7.00 each ​

Call us for Details​

(636) 398-4464​

www.dive-stop.com​

www.myspace.com/divestop​

The Dive Stop P.O.Box 157, 3960 Highway Z New Melle, MO. 63365​

 

[pdwh]

Quail Run Diver's Quarry
Dive Spot: Rolla, MO

Type of diving: Spring fed stone quarry located just east of Rolla, Missouri offering divers a quick escape to get wet! Typically used as a training facility.

Type of diving: Shore dive

Directions: Map
I-44 to Exit 189 (Highway V) South.
Take first right and cross over railroad tracks.
Make a right turn on to Chester Green Road (3060).
Go 1 mile and turn left on to Quarry Road (3030).
Go about 1/2 mile to a small drive on the left. The entrance is typically marked with a dive flag.

What to expect at the dive site: There are several training platforms from 15 to 25 feet deep. Divers can explore a sunken speed boat, jon boat and jet ski as well as pay homage to the Christmas tree (with ornaments!) and brave the cold down to the spring that feeds the quarry. Entrance fee is $10 per diver per day. Valid C-Card required. No solo diving or fishing.

Where to park: Plenty of parking is available at the site. Many allow you to back up to within a few feet of the water.

Amenities: Portable toilet facilities and changing rooms are located on site. Air fills are available for $5 a fill. There are no concessions on-site; however, Rolla, only 10 minutes away, offers numerous dining options.

Pros and Cons: Only a 90 minute drive from St. Louis. Not very deep an cold below the thermocline. Visibility ususally runs between 2 and 15 feet.

Most recent date visited: July 2004

Now called Jones Quarry - jonesquarry.com. No refills available on site, price now $15. Going there in a few days.

 

[pdwh]

Now called Jones Quarry - jonesquarry.com. No refills available on site, price now $15. Going there in a few days.

Actual cost now is $20. Pay by cash or venmo.