Best for beginner divers, 6-27m, shore entry, mild current.
Haigh Quarry is a freshwater site in the United States offering a depth range of 6 to 27 metres. The quarry features various wrecks and artificial reef structures that serve as navigation targets for divers. Conditions include mild currents and variable visibility ranging from 5 to 35 metres. A thermocline exists at approximately 10.5 metres, with significantly colder temperatures found at depth. Summer surface temperatures can reach 28°C, while winter temperatures drop into the mid-30s°F. The site provides full facilities including parking, toilets, showers, a rinse station, air fills, and equipment rental. Due to cold water at depth, thick wetsuits or drysuits are recommended for all divers.
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The north side is often silted by entry training, so the south side may offer better visibility.
Exit I-57 at E North St / E 2000 N Road and head east. Turn right at the sign. The clubhouse is on the left with parking on the right.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-27m
Visibility
5-35m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers and serves as a training ground for newly certified open water divers.
The site offers a depth range of 6 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Haigh Quarry is a shore entry dive site.
Divers should be prepared for cold water, significant depth, variable visibility, and thermoclines.
The site features parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, equipment rental, a cafe, and a dive shop.
Diving at Haigh Quarry in Kankakee requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Haigh Quarry in Kankakee are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Haigh Quarry in Kankakee typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Haigh Quarry in Kankakee typically ranges from 5 metres to 35 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.
