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Mt.
Storm, WV
Cost: $0
Lake Built: 1962
Altitude: 3244 ft
Maximum Depth: 128 (depth will rise 3 ft in Summer 1997)
Lake is warmed by a coal fired power plant.
Distance from Washington Beltway: 145 miles
Directions
from Winchester, VA:
US Rt 50
West to Mt. Storm, WV (57 miles)
WV Rt 42 South to WV Rt 93 (4 miles)
WV Rt 93 West to Mt. Storm Lake Training Area/Boat Launch (2.5
miles)
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*Millbrook
Rock Quarry*
Haymarket, VA
Cost: $10-20, depending on the season. Contact
"The" Dive Shop for opening information and
passes.
Depths up to 82 feet. Platforms, boats, bus, airplane. The quarry
can be very silty but is great for training and practice. The
quarry is only open on weekends and during the warmer months.
Take I-66 to Exit 40, Route 15
Leesburg/Haymarket. At stop sign, take Route 15 South. Take right
at first light on Route 55. Follow for approx. 3.6 miles. Look
for small bridge/overpass marked "Broad Run." Once passed
the bridge, take left onto dirt road that will usually have a
barrel with diver down flag painted on it.
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Lake
Rawlings
Rawlings, VA
Their web
site is under re-construction. You can contact Lake Rawlings at
One Quarry Lane, Rawlings, VA 23876 (804) 478-9000 Fax: (757)
850-0832 For Reservations, Call 1-800-583-3781. Email: info@lakerawlings.com
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Bainbridge
Bainbridge, PA
Hours & Admission
27 acre spring-fed lake is the former Billmeyer limestone quarry.
Depths to 120'. 20'-50' visibility dependent upon time of year.
Directions: BSC
is located in Lancaster County, south-central PA, 8 miles north
of Columbia on Rt. 441, on the east shore of the Susquehanna River.
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Guppy
Gulch
Delta, PA
Hours
and Admssion
15 Acres of Spring-fed Water, Five Underwater Platforms at 10',
20, & 30', Air Station on Site, Depths to 80 feet, 120 feet
of Floating Docks, Camping Facilities, Night Diving by Appointment,
Year-round Diving, Parking Close to Dive Site, Pavilion and Picnic
Tables
Directions
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Dutch
Springs
Bethlehem, PA
Hours
and Admission
47 Acres of Spring-Fed Water, 30 Foot Visibility - Depths to 100
Feet, Submerged Platforms, Airplane, Helicopter, more...
Instructional Area, Heated Changing Facilities & Restrooms Diamond
Reef System, Water Craft Rental -- Fun for the Whole Family!
Directions
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Willow
Springs
Richland, PA
Map of
Lake Attractions
Visibility 20-Plus feet, Camping facilities, Hot showers, Night
diving Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.*, Compressed air, Heated changing
area, Easy access points.
*Open 1st weekend in March Weekends only until May 15th
*Open
7 days a week until Labor Day
*Open
weekends Labor Day to December 1st
*Open
by appointment December, January and February
All Divers:
$15.00/Day, Night Diving $8.00 by special arrangement, No Boats,
No Pets, Season Passes Available ($110.00)
Directions
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