Local open-water dive scheduling at the quarry.
Quail Run Quarry is a spring-fed shore quarry for training dives.
Quail Run Quarry is a spring-fed shore quarry for training dives.
Quail Run Quarry is a spring-fed shore quarry east of Rolla built for training dives, practice laps, and relaxed local sessions. The site revolves around underwater platforms and staged attractions such as a decorated Christmas tree, a sunken speedboat, a vault, and a large spool. It is best treated as a simple practice quarry rather than a scenic natural dive, with low visibility and basic on-site amenities.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 10.7m
Depth Note
Training platforms sit around 4 m to 7.5 m deep, with a reported quarry max around 35 ft.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall, with summer being the most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Spring-fed quarry with training platforms, submerged attractions, and low-to-variable visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep fins off the bottom, dive with a buddy or instructor, and follow quarry rules.
Access Restrictions
Certified scuba divers and students with instructors only; no solo diving, no swimming, and call ahead so the gate is open.
Legal Notes
A liability waiver is required, and fishing or spearfishing are prohibited.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Several platforms and attractions make it a training-first scuba site.
Freediving
This is a scuba training quarry rather than a freedive destination.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling-focused site; the quarry is set up for scuba training and practice.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local open-water dive scheduling at the quarry.
Community dive report on low visibility and variable water temperature.
Spring-fed quarry east of Rolla with training platforms, basic amenities, and low visibility.
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