NBM Dive Site Resource
Haigh Quarry
Kankakee, Illinois, United States
A spring-fed former limestone quarry and seasonal private dive facility in Kankakee with training areas, abundant freshwater fish, and submerged boats, vehicles, mining equipment, and other attractions.
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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.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Aquatic life research in progress
NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.
Site media
Photographs
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Contributor media
Dive videos
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Location map
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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.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.
Why divers know this place
Highlights
Shallow training section, deeper south section, diverse freshwater fish, a 33-foot boat, amphibious vehicle, military dump truck, step van, rock crusher, training platforms, and Artifact Park.
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
- 2026 schedule: open May-September; October weekends and weekdays by appointment; closed November-April. Confirm current dates and holiday closures.
- Training platforms
- Shallow training section, deeper south section, diverse freshwater fish, a 33-foot boat, amphibious vehicle, military dump truck, step van, rock crusher, training platforms, and Artifact Park.
- Submerged attractions
- Shallow training section, deeper south section, diverse freshwater fish, a 33-foot boat, amphibious vehicle, military dump truck, step van, rock crusher, training platforms, and Artifact Park.
- Onsite dive services
- Official and PADI listings describe rental equipment, air fills, dive instruction, onsite training facilities, classroom, retail services, parking, and waterfront access; confirm current availability.
- Surface facilities
- Official and PADI listings describe rental equipment, air fills, dive instruction, onsite training facilities, classroom, retail services, parking, and waterfront access; confirm current availability.
Before you arrive
Access notes
Check in at the office. Non-student divers must present a certification card. Confirm current hours, admission fees, reservations, waivers, buddy rules, parking, fills, rentals, and other facility requirements before travel. The facility states there is no parking on its property or road from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Plan within your training
Conditions and hazards
Cold water and thermoclines, depths beyond entry-level limits, variable visibility, submerged machinery and vehicles, possible entanglement or overhead hazards, and changing seasonal access. Use only attractions and depths appropriate to training and current conditions.
At the site
Facilities and support
Official and PADI listings describe rental equipment, air fills, dive instruction, onsite training facilities, classroom, retail services, parking, and waterfront access; confirm current availability.
Additional contributor media
Video gallery
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Photography · Archival media
Media gallery
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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.