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Laurel Lake — Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Laurel Lake — Pine Grove Furnace State Park is specifically listed by Pennsylvania DCNR as an approved recreational scuba-diving water.

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WaterFreshwater
AccessConfirm current legal access, registration, hours, fees and local requirements before every dive.
ExperienceCertified divers with training matched to depth, cold, visibility, current and overhead exposure
Maximum depthLake-specific; contact the park office
Best seasonMost activity is seasonal; weather, water level, temperature, park rules, preserve status and operator availability control access.
VisibilityOften variable and easily disturbed; confirm current local reports.

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.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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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 coordinates40.03000, -77.31000
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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.
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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

Locally documented freshwater or cold-water diving.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Contact the park office before diving for current certification checks, designated water, registration and park-specific rules. Training and organized events require a special activities agreement.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, thermoclines, low visibility, boat traffic, entanglement, unstable objects and depth-dependent exposure.

At the site

Facilities and support

Facilities vary and are not guaranteed; verify before departure.

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.