Western NC

[equilibrium]

I'm planning a camping trip to western NC in August. My dive budy and I would like to squeeze in a dive if possible. Does anyone know of good sites in lakes, rivers, quarries, etc.? Also, what is the availability of local dive shops in the area?

 

[Don Burke]

I'm planning a camping trip to western NC in August. My dive budy and I would like to squeeze in a dive if possible. Does anyone know of good sites in lakes, rivers, quarries, etc.? Also, what is the availability of local dive shops in the area?

Some of these have possibilities:
http://www.swimmingholes.org/index.html

 

[djbobbyzee]

Some of these have possibilities:
http://www.swimmingholes.org/index.html

Like that link, going to try diving White Lake.

As for additional dives in WNC, try Bluestone Dive Quarry in Thomasville
http://www.bluedolphindive.com/bluestone.htm
Wonderful full service quarry with multiple sunken sights & goodies.

If in Central NC try Fantasy Lake in Wake Forest.
http://www.fantasylakescuba.com/
Headed there in 2 weeks to complete a few students checkout dives. Very nice facility as well.

Plan on decking out in full wetsuit (or even drysuit) gear. I just got off the phone with Dave from Capital (fantasy lake shop) & 75 feet is about 45 degrees...in JULY.

Have a safe time!

 

[Quetzal]

Actually NW SC but where laots of folks in WNC dive.
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=2669