

Best for beginner divers, 10-55m, shore entry, mild current.
Willow Springs Park is a freshwater site in the United States featuring artificial reefs and wrecks, including a 72-foot trawler named The Quest and a sunken VW Beetle. The site offers shore access with depths ranging from 10 to 55 metres, averaging 20 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential entanglement hazards. Water temperatures are influenced by thermoclines, which vary throughout the year. The site is suitable for beginners and provides a 4/5 rating for snorkelling activities.
40.37910, -76.26790
camping on-site is available exclusively for divers.
take Route 422 East from Harrisburg, continue 3 miles past Meyerstown, turn right onto Millardsville Road, park entrance is on the left.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-55m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 10 to 55 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore.
Yes, snorkelling is permitted and the site has a rating of 4/5 for this activity.
The primary hazard identified at this freshwater site is entanglement.
Diving at Willow Springs Park in Lakes requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Willow Springs Park in Lakes are June, July, and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Willow Springs Park in Lakes typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Willow Springs Park in Lakes typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.