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Three Oaks Recreation Area

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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Beginner/Intermediate

Freshwater quarry with platforms for training dives.

- Access
10m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located at Three Oaks Recreation Area (TORA), accessible via shore or a floating dock, situated east of the Marina. It’s now open for certified divers. The area features three training platforms spaced 100 feet apart, positioned at a depth of 25 feet. The maximum diving depth within this area is 45 feet. This makes it suitable for both introductory and intermediate level dives.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner/Intermediate

Shallow depth with training platforms, ideal for learning divers.

Hazards:
cold watervisibilityentanglement
Current Strength:

Mild

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