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Site: |
 Racine Quarry
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Location: |
Racine ,
Wisconsin
Racine Quarry is located on Hwy. 38 in
Racine ,
Wisconsin
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Dive Type:
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Quarry
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Associtated Costs: |
- Entrance Fees - $0.75 (6 & under free)
- Diving Fees - $6 per diver ($4.50 for
Racine residents)
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Depth: |
100'
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Temperature: |
Even in summer, the water below the themocline is cold and requires a 5mm suit with hood and gloves.
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Visibility: |
10'
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Things to see: |
Once a limestone quarry, this park has been transformed into one of the finest outdoor swimming and beach facility in the
Midwest . Rock was mined at the Racine Quarry until it suddenly flooded. In fact, it flooded so quickly that some of the equipment used in the mining operation was left behind, making interesting sites for divers to visit. Racine Quarry features an 18 acre lake that's deep, crystal clear and ideal for swimming, scuba diving and fishing.
Racine Quarry also boasts wall diving and sharp vertical drops that are truly spectacular and require divers to maintain good buoyancy control. Scuba divers must be certified and pay a registration fee to enter and explore the depths of the
Quarry
Lake. Wildlife includes carp, trout, crayfish, snails, and zebra muscles.
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Air Fills: |
Not onsite - at local shop
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Local Shops: |
Aquatic Adventures, Inc.
13830 W. Greenfield Avenue
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: (262) 938-6827
Fax: (262) 938-6828
E-mail:
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http://www.dive-aai.com
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Camping: |
Yes
Facilities:
- indoor restrooms
- vending machines
- picnic area
- showers
- lockers (for rent)
- excellent beach
Yes (local camp site)
Racine County Public Works
14200 Washington Avenue
Sturtevant, WI 53177
(262) 886-8440
Cliffside Park and Sanders Park individual campsite fees
- Reservation Fee/Site - $4 (made minimum 7 days prior)
- Individual Site/Night - $15
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