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Dive Spot Guide•
Lake Allure
Lake Allure is a private quarry lake dive site for training and freshwater life.
A private Quarryville quarry lake used for scuba training, with shore access, limited dive days, and both shallow and deeper quarry features.
About Lake Allure
Lake Allure is a private quarry lake dive site in Quarryville used for training and recreational scuba. The site combines shore access, clear dive rules, and submerged training features with deeper quarry water, so it works as a controlled local dive site rather than a casual open-water swim. Divers come for freshwater practice, the sunk boats, and the chance to log structured dives close to home.
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Research Estimate At Lake Allure
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 8m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
Where Is Lake Allure?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Lake Allure Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 24.4m
Depth Note
The lake is mapped as a training quarry with one sunk boat at 40 ft and another at 65 ft; site references report about 65 ft average depth and 80 ft max.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall is the practical season, when the lake is open and water is more comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Private quarry lake with shore entry, registration, limited dive days, training use, two sunk boats, and variable freshwater visibility.
Safety & Access At Lake Allure
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Follow the buddy system and keep an eye on depth and temperature changes below the surface.
Access Restrictions
Registration required; limited dive days and a cap on divers.
Legal Notes
Waiver required; solo diving is not permitted; proof of certification is required for scuba unless you are in class under instructor supervision.
Local Intel For Lake Allure
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Operated/managed by a local scuba center with registration required to dive.
Freediving
Freediving is possible on the shallower portions, but the quarry is best approached conservatively and with a buddy because visibility can be variable.
Snorkeling
The site is set up for divers and training rather than casual snorkeling, so snorkeling is only useful near the surface.
Wildlife at Lake Allure
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Lake Allure
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Lake Allure
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility8m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
