

Best for beginner divers, 5-43m, shore entry.
Gilboa Quarry is a freshwater site in the United States featuring an artificial reef and a wide depth range of 5 to 43 metres. With an average depth of 14 metres, it accommodates both beginner and technical divers. The site offers shore entry and visibility ranging from 5 to 24 metres. Divers should be prepared for cold water, with bottom temperatures consistently near 4°C and seasonal surface variations. Thermoclines are present throughout the water column. Due to submerged structures and overhead environments, divers must maintain buoyancy control to avoid entanglement risks. Full facilities are available on-site, including air fills, equipment rental, and changing rooms.
41.01917, -84.04803
The line for check-in can get long, so arrive before 8 am.
Located at 3763 Old State Route 224, Ottawa, OH 45875, accessible from I-75.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-43m
Visibility
5-24m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
None
Typical Dive
60 min
The site ranges from 5 to 43 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers should be aware of the cold water, thermoclines, and potential entanglement risks around submerged structures.
Entry to the water is from the shore.
Hazards include cold water, thermoclines, deep sections, and entanglement risks associated with overhead environments and artificial structures.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, a dive shop, guided tours, and gear storage.
Diving at Gilboa Quarry in Ottawa requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Gilboa Quarry in Ottawa typically ranges from 5 metres to 24 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.