Site:

Moulton Quarry

Location:

Moulton, AL

Directions: (From Moulton, AL)
1.) Take HWY 24 West from Moulton.
2.) Turn Left (South) on CR-121
3.) After 1 block, veer Right (West) on "Old AL-24"
4.) Turn Left (South) on CR-7. Look for sign for Moulton Rock Quarry (rock/gravel company sign, not "Dive" quarry sign).
5.) Go to end of CR-7 where rock/gravel company plant is located. Before entering plant, turn Right (West) on CR-102. There is no sign for CR-102, but it is the last road before you enter the gravel plant.
6.) Take CR-102 gravel road until you see a "rusted" cattle gate on your left. This is the entrance drive to the quarry. (There is no sign).
7.) Enter through gate and drive will take you to main parking area.

GPS Coordinates: 34.453351, -87.383881

Dive Type:

Quarry - The Moulton Quarry is operated by "The Dive Station", which will operate its store in the Center Star / Killen area of Alabama on Hwy 72. The quarry though is located about 5 miles west of Moulton off "Old Hwy 24".


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Office Phone:

Kevin Behel This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 256-366-2570
Anthony McGee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 256-648-9147

Associtated Costs:

$15 fee to dive 

Depth:

65' + 

Temperature:

50°'s F - 80°'s F, two thermoclines during the warmer months when surface temps reach into the 80°'s and just one thermocline during the cooler months. Bottom temps in the deeper end of the quarry never get much above the 50°'s though, even during the summer.

Visibility:

Visibility can reach 35' or greater

Things to see:

It's a small to medium sized quarry that is about 3 acres in size and has two basic levels/depths. The upper quarry basin depth ranges from 15' to around 35'. The lower basin depth is around 50' to 65+ feet, depending on the water level. With its shallow upper basin and great visibility, it is an excellent local open water training location. For those willing to get a little "chilly," the colder deeper basin has great diving to offer also. The people operating the quarry, Kevin and Tony, were also extremely helpful and very friendly.

Two 20'-25' sailboats, several ski boats, small dive training platforms, Greyhound type bus, large drainage pipes for swim-throughs, a few large tanks/silos, etc. All items are marked with a floating buoy.

Diving Hours:

April through October on Saturdays and Sundays (after 1pm). Other times/dates can be arranged. Suggest always calling beforehand to verify they are open the weekend you want to attend.

Air Fills:

Yes, Air compressor, tank rentals, and partial pressure Nitrox mixing onsite. Bringing your own tanks is suggested though.

One dock, sloped shore entry, a couple picnic tables under a small shed. Bathroom facilities are a chemical "porta-potty", but it was very clean.

Local Shops:

On site shop

Area Dive shops:

Dive Sports, Inc.
1207 Beltline Road
Decatur, Alabama 35601
(256) 350-1122
(800) 601-DIVE  
(800) 601-3483

Monday-Saturday 9AM-6PM CST

(approximately 27 miles away).
http://www.divesports.com

SDI
908-A Bob Wallace Ave.
Huntsville Alabama 35801
Phone: 256-536-8404

(approx 52 miles)
http://www.sdiscuba.com

(Note: SDI in Florence is closed)

Dive Station
(when opened) in Killen, AL (approx 37 miles)

Camping:

n/a

Website:

n/a

 



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