The site is named for the hotel that once stood next door. The site has 3 water pipes that come from the shore. The first two meet at 60ft/18m of depth at the collector. The northern most also goes out to 60ft/18m. Dive Flag is required, and the entry can be tricky because of the rocky entry.

Big Blue is a quarry located in Lester Milligan Park in Mason City Iowa. The quarry is on the South West side of town approximately 2 miles North of IA-27. There are several places to park for an easy shore entry.

Located at Schildberg Rock Quarry this private quarry has been a popular dive site with divers for over 20 years. The “Kelp“ is fresh water grasses that grow from depths of ~20 feet/6m and are 5-15 feet tall. The site starts to the left of the entry road and follows the shore almost all the way to the north side.

Located at Schildberg Rock Quarry this private quarry has been a popular dive site with divers for over 20 years. The Rock Wall is one of two dive sites at this location. The Rock Wall runs along the south side of the quarry and starts in 6-8 feet of water and drops to 30-40 feet.

Turkey Ridge is a rock bottom quarry near Janesville, Iowa. It is owned by the county and you must have permission (acquired by signing a waiver and donating to the upkeep of the quarry) to use this site. There is also a training platform, tube swim-through, sunken statue, and a few other points of interest.

Old Iron Ore Quarry. Shallow end of 335’ depth at center. 5’-60’ going to over 150’ in places on the east end.large area limited to 40’ at 50F (40’), 80F (5’) July and Aug. Large Boat on east wall 25-30’ (45’ long), sherwood forest.

War Axe State Recreation Area. Depth is max 25 feet and is great for beginners, but yet enjoyed by experienced divers as well. Attractions include a statue, sunken boats, platforms. Aquatic life include bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, walleye and turtles.

Search for Cottage Grove Rd in Baraboo to get to this site. There’s a small parking area to the left just before the road goes uphill. Lake entry is to the right. Back swim north to just past the fourth cabin where the water is about 13’. Continue the dive heading north, staying close to the rocks.

Go past the visitors center, and take an immediate right just past the railroad tracks. Stage at the far end of the last parking lot. Entry is over the railroad tracks and down the rock wall. Backswim south to about the 3rd telephone pole and descend into ~13’/4m of water.

Diving the Face of Oahe Dam is easily accessed from shore on either the est or east side public access or from a boat. There are two boat ramps in the area, one located at west shore and one located at Corp Bay.