Madison Quarry is a shore dive site in Alabama, United States with depths of 3–16.8 m (10–55 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Channel catfish, Grass carp, and Bream. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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Site hazards: SITE CLOSED
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First light 5:24 · Sunrise 5:52 · Sunset 19:54
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What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.
July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.
Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
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A city-owned flooded limestone quarry in Madison, Alabama, formerly operated as Madison Aquatic Park with a full-service dive shop. It was best known for sunken attractions including a NASA Minuteman missile, an F-4 Phantom jet, a Titan missile nose cone, houseboats, a fire truck, and training platforms, with a max depth of about 55 ft (average ~40 ft) and 20-30 ft visibility. The park closed to recreational use around 2019-2020 when its operator went out of business, and as of 2024 the fenced site sits abandoned while the city weighs proposals to turn it into a nature preserve.
SITE CLOSED — fenced, no legal access; trespassing hazards include unstable quarry rims and cliffs. Historically: low visibility after heavy diver traffic or rain, entanglement on lines and sunken structures.
Madison Quarry has a depth range of 3–16.8 metres (10–55 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
The best time to dive Madison Quarry is typically Not divable at present; historically open weekends May 1-October 31.. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Madison Quarry in United States commonly report sightings of Channel catfish, Grass carp, Bream, Japanese koi, and Largemouth bass. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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