Gilboa Quarry
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Gilboa Quarry is the Midwest’s premiere scuba diving, snorkeling, and adventure destination. Camp onsite at Gilboa Quarry, to make a weekend full of adventure!
About Gilboa Quarry
Gilboa Quarry is a destination for divers of all levels, freedivers, and snorkelers. It has been a scuba diving quarry since 1990. Previously it was a limestone rock quarry that began in the 1890s and continued until the 1980s.
The business changed hands in 2021 and is now owned by Full Tank LLC, who pay the same dedicated attention to visitors and have made some upgrades and improvements to the facility.
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Gilboa Quarry has always been a great place for scuba divers of all levels to learn and earn certification. In 2021 Full Tank, LLC took over the management of the Quarry, and they are working hard to improve what was already a calm and inspiring diving destination.
Diving at Gilboa Quarry
The quarry is divided into two areas, the shallow side has maximum depths of 60ft, and the deep side has maximum depths of 140ft. This division makes it the perfect location for both novice and advanced divers.
Although there is no SCUBA school at Gilboa Quarry yet, they work with outfits that can help learners and have compiled a very helpful map of SCUBA Shops for those who want to learn.
The quarry has underwater attractions for divers to enjoy exploring, including a Grumman airplane, a Sikorsky helicopter, and a school bus. There is also a large range of fish to discover in the water.
If you do not wish to dive, there is a beach area where visitors can sunbathe, wade, snorkel, and paddle on the water’s surface.
Camping
There are some basic campsites that have picnic tables and fire pits, these are on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited RV parking is available by reservation only.
Hot water showers and changing space are available 24/7. Concessions are currently only cold drinks and light snacks.
Where is Gilboa Quarry Located?
- Address: 3763 Old State Rte 224, Ottawa, Ohio 45875
- Phone: 419-456-3300 | Website | Facebook
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Have you visited Gilboa Quarry? Did you dive or spend time snorkeling and/or on the beach? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.
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I am not a scuba driver but we do like to snorkel! New activity we found we love during retirement! I will have to check this out once the weather warms up!
You’ll have to come back and let us know how it was Bill! We would love to know about your experience at Gilboa Quarry!