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France Park Quarry

Logansport, Indiana, United States

A county-owned Indiana quarry with scheduled recreational and training dives supported by a local dive center.

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Featured Hero Photograph

France Park dive facilities beside the misty quarry, with American flags and autumn trees
France Park quarry and dive facilities.Photo by Scott Carroll, Owner at Naturally Buoyant Media · Used with contributor permission
WaterFreshwater
AccessPublic county park with dive concession
ExperienceOpen water and training dives under site rules
Maximum depthAbout 31 ft / 9 m
Best seasonWeekend scuba opportunities; confirm current dates
VisibilityVariable; clearer in colder months

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

American Paddlefish shown in its aquatic environment
Signature quarry encounter

American Paddlefish

Polyodon spathula

PADI identifies introduced American paddlefish as the quarry animal most divers hope to see. They may cruise open water beyond the submerged attractions.

USFWS

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Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) — photograph
Established quarry encounter

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Current park reporting identifies bluegill in the former stone-quarry lake. Divers are most likely to see them around shallow cover and submerged structure.

USFWS Mountain Prairie

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Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) — photograph
Established quarry encounter

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Current site reporting identifies largemouth bass in the quarry. Divers may encounter solitary fish around ledges, vegetation, and submerged attractions.

USFWS Mountain Prairie

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Site media

Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.View 6 additional photographs →
The annual Indy Diver's Supply Treasure Hunt with more than 200 divers present
The annual Indy Diver's Supply Treasure Hunt with more than 200 divers presentPhoto by Scott Carroll, Owner at Naturally Buoyant Media · Used with photographer permission
The annual Indy Diver's Supply Treasure Hunt with more than 200 divers present
The annual Indy Diver's Supply Treasure Hunt with more than 200 divers presentPhoto by Scott Carroll, Owner at Naturally Buoyant Media · Used with photographer permission
The facility from the water
The facility from the waterPhoto by Scott Carroll, Owner at Naturally Buoyant Media · Used with photographer permission

Contributor media

Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
Dive-site video pending
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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates40.75350, -86.45648
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
Automatically checked
No recent diver reports from the past 14 days

A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Long-used quarry, aquatic life, cliff scenery, training areas, and submerged vehicles.

Quarry-only module

Quarry layout and services

This section appears only for quarries and mines, with the practical details divers need for entries, training areas, submerged features, surface support, and current operations.

Current operating status
Weekend scuba opportunities; confirm current dates
Submerged attractions
Long-used quarry, aquatic life, cliff scenery, training areas, and submerged vehicles.
Onsite dive services
County park, camping, restrooms, air fills, rentals, and dive support.
Surface facilities
County park, camping, restrooms, air fills, rentals, and dive support.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Contact France Park and Indy Dive Center before travel; pay applicable fees, complete the release, and follow operator instructions.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Reduced visibility, submerged structures, cold water, mixed park use, and weather.

At the site

Facilities and support

County park, camping, restrooms, air fills, rentals, and dive support.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.