Gilboa Quarry

Unique Ohio quarry with wrecks for all diver levels.

Shore Access
15m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a unique inland destination for scuba diving, located in Northwest Ohio. It’s a 14+ acre limestone quarry offering two distinct environments: a shallow area ranging from 5 to 65 feet, perfect for recreational dives, and a deeper zone extending over 130 feet suitable for technical training. The quarry's perimeter is encompassed by wooded campgrounds, providing convenient access and amenities for divers and their guests. A variety of features make this a compelling dive location, including large training platforms, depths from 15 to 130+ feet, and intriguing submerged artifacts such as the Grumman airplane and Sikorsky helicopter. Aquatic life includes opportunities for snorkeling with Paddlefish. Lodging and camping are available on-site, creating a complete diving experience.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckbeginner friendlyadvanced onlytraining sitefreshwaterwide angle

Marine Life

PaddlefishLargemouth BassBluegillSunfishCatfishCrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow training areas for beginners and deep sections over 130ft for technical divers.

Hazards:
depthcold watersilt out
Current Strength:

Mild

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