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Haigh Quarry
Spring-fed shore-entry quarry for training and artifact dives.
Haigh Quarry fits planned quarry dives and classes, with shore access, rentals, seasonal hours, and visibility that changes with weather and depth.
About Haigh Quarry
Haigh Quarry is a spring-fed shore-entry quarry in Kankakee built around training dives and artifact exploration. Divers move between broad platforms, a structured artifact park, and scattered sunken features, with the deeper water farther from the entry for more advanced practice. Plan on check-in, waivers, and seasonal hours; visibility and water temperature swing more than flow or surf.
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Research Estimate At Haigh Quarry
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 5m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
Where Is Haigh Quarry?
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Haigh Quarry Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6.1m - 22.9m
Depth Note
Artifacts reported at depths ranging from 20 ft to 75 ft.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall; October weekends by appointment.
Typical Conditions
Still-water quarry conditions with seasonal temperature swings and moderate visibility; the deeper center can feel colder and murkier.
Safety & Access At Haigh Quarry
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Stay with your buddy, stay conservative once you leave the shallow training areas, and plan around visibility and temperature changes rather than flow.
Access Restrictions
Non-divers and snorkelers must be 12+, and pets, fishing, and spearfishing are not allowed. Buddy diving is required, though solo certification cards are accepted.
Legal Notes
Bring your certification card if you are not a student, and complete the liability form before diving.
Local Intel For Haigh Quarry
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for open-water classes, refreshers, and skills practice around the platforms and artifact park. Shore access and onsite support make it a practical training quarry.
Freediving
Freedivers are allowed and pay a daily fee, but the site is still scuba-centric, so keep sessions shallow and simple.
Snorkeling
Snorkelers age 12+ are allowed and pay a daily fee, but the quarry is better for shallow freshwater sightseeing than casual surface drifting.
Recent Logged Visits At Haigh Quarry
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Haigh Quarry
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility5m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.