

Best for beginner divers, 4-24m, shore entry.
Loch Low-Minn Quarry is a ten-acre freshwater site in the United States featuring a variety of wrecks and artificial reefs. Divers can explore depths ranging from 4 to 24 metres, with visibility typically between 5 and 18 metres. The site is accessible via shore entry and is suitable for beginners. A thermocline of 10 degrees is present at depths of 11 metres. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours. Night diving is permitted at this location.
35.48219, -84.50952
If you do not feel comfortable taking your vehicle down the hill, you can notify a staff member to assist you with your gear.
Located at 116 County Road 420, Athens, TN 37303. From I-75, take exit 60, turn left onto TN-68 S, drive 7.0 mi, turn right onto TN-307 S, drive 5.2 mi, turn left onto Old Madisonville Rd, drive 0.5 mi, continue straight onto Gamble Rd, drive 350 ft, turn right at the sign.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-24m
Visibility
5-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
8-23°C
Current
None
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at this site ranges from 4 to 24 metres.
Access to the water is via shore entry.
Divers should be prepared for a 10-degree thermocline found at depths of 11 metres.
Yes, the site provides equipment rental and air fills, as well as parking, toilets, and guided tours.
Diving at Loch Low-Minn Quarry in Athens, TN requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Loch Low-Minn Quarry in Athens, TN are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Loch Low-Minn Quarry in Athens, TN typically ranges from 5 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.