

Best for beginner divers, 6-67m, shore entry, mild current.
Juturna Springs is a freshwater quarry located in Woodsboro, Maryland, offering shore-entry diving for beginners. The site features depths ranging from 6 to 67 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers should be prepared for a significant thermocline occurring between 6 and 7 metres, where temperatures drop from approximately 25-26°C at the surface to 5-6°C at 20 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 2 and 9 metres. Hazards include cold water, deep sections, and low visibility. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, air fills, gear storage, equipment rental, and guided tours.
39.52678, -77.29838
Access is managed through the quarry or a coordinated dive day rather than casual public shoreline use.
Students must meet at 9am sharp and bring 30 USD cash for admission. Confirm current operating status before travel.
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Depth
6-67m
Visibility
2-9m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is rated for beginner skill levels.
The site reaches depths between 6 and 67 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Juturna Springs is a shore-entry dive site.
Divers should be aware of cold water, deep sections, low visibility, and a significant thermocline.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, air fills, gear storage, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at Juturna Springs in Woodsboro requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Juturna Springs in Woodsboro. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
The best months to visit Juturna Springs in Woodsboro are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Juturna Springs in Woodsboro typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Juturna Springs in Woodsboro typically ranges from 2 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.