How deep is Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry)?

Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) ranges from 3 to 16.8 metres deep (10–55 feet). It is a freshwater site. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) is a shore dive — you can enter from land. The entry is recorded as an easy walk-in. The entry area is recorded as sheltered from surge. Basic facilities are recorded at or near the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

When is the best time to dive Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry)?

The best time to dive Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) is typically Late spring through fall. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry)?

Divers at Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) in United States commonly report sightings of Channel catfish, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass. Rainbow trout, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass are recorded as common sightings, while Channel catfish and Yellow perch are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) at a glance

Willow Springs Park (Willow Springs Quarry) is a shore dive site in Pennsylvania, 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, Rainbow trout, and Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 13h ago

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Site hazards: Cold water below the thermocline, reduced visibility when silt is stirred, crowded training platforms on weekends

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun7:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–16:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:14 · Sunrise 6:42 · Sunset 19:20

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 13h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Rainbow trout, Bluegill, Largemouth bass

Best time: Late spring through fall

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan75% 11 kn
Feb75% 11 kn
Mar67% 12 kn
Apr77% 11 kn
May89% 9 kn
Jun94% 8 kn
Jul99% 7 kn
Aug97% 8 kn
Sep99% 7 kn
Oct90% 9 kn
Nov83% 11 kn
Dec77% 11 kn

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.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

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Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

A spring-fed former quarry in Richland, PA, run as a commercial swim and dive park and one of the busiest training sites in the region since Dutch Springs closed. Sunken attractions include a small plane, school bus, railroad caboose, Volkswagens, a crane, a cabin cruiser and the 72 ft boat 'Quest'. Depths average 30-40 ft with a maximum around 55 ft; visibility averages 16-20 ft and water below the thermocline stays cold (around 49 F at depth even in summer).

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Cold water below the thermocline, reduced visibility when silt is stirred, crowded training platforms on weekends

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