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Quarry Lake Park — Racine Quarry

Racine, Wisconsin, United States

A former limestone quarry now operated as a county park with spring-fed lake scuba access.

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Quarry Picture Placeholder

Generic flooded quarry used until a photograph of this dive site is available
Quarry Picture PlaceholderGeneric quarry image — site photograph pending
WaterFreshwater
AccessFollow the county park’s current registration, fee, hours, beach and scuba rules before entering the water.
ExperienceCertified quarry divers or supervised students prepared for cold water and variable visibility.
Maximum depthReported to about 90 ft / 27 m; confirm the current park briefing
Best seasonSeasonal facilities and any closure notices control access.
VisibilityVariable and easily disturbed; obtain a current local report before diving.

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

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
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Illustrated scuba diver reserved for a future dive-site photograph
Dive Photograph PlaceholderDive-site photograph pending

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Dive videos

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

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 coordinates42.75600, -87.82600
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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

Spring-fed former limestone quarry with park access and submerged quarry features.

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
Seasonal facilities and any closure notices control access.
Submerged attractions
Spring-fed former limestone quarry with park access and submerged quarry features.
Onsite dive services
Bathhouse, picnic areas and park facilities; scuba support services are not guaranteed.
Surface facilities
Bathhouse, picnic areas and park facilities; scuba support services are not guaranteed.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Confirm the park has reopened and that scuba access is available on the intended date; temporary safety closures may occur.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, thermoclines, changing visibility, submerged objects, entanglement and temporary safety closures.

At the site

Facilities and support

Bathhouse, picnic areas and park facilities; scuba support services are not guaranteed.

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.